Merseylea is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Kentish and Latrobe in the North West region of

Tasmania Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...

. It is located about south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Merseylea.

History

Merseylea was gazetted as a locality in 1965.

Geography

The Mersey River forms the south-eastern boundary before flowing through to the north-west where it forms part of the north-western boundary. The Western Rail Line runs through from south to north-west.

Road infrastructure

The B13 route (Railton Road) passes along the south-west boundary and through the southern end of the locality. Route C154 (Merseylea Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and runs through from south-west to north. Route C156 (Bridle Track Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and immediately exits to the south-west.

References

{{authority control Localities of Kentish Council Localities of Latrobe Council Towns in Tasmania