Milabena is a rural locality in the local government areas of
Waratah-Wynyard and
Circular Head
Circular Head Council is a local government body in Tasmania covering the far north-west mainland. It is classified as a rural local government area with a population of 8,066, and its major towns and localities include Arthur River, Marrawa ...
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 west of the town of
Wynyard. First settled in the late 19th century, it has been a centre for forestry, mixed agriculture especially potato growing and grazing dairy cattle. The
2016 census determined a population of 89 for the state suburb of Milabena.
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History
The locality was originally known as Tuckers Hill. The name Milabena was in use by 1921 and was gazetted in 1966. Milabena Post Office opened on 1 June 1920 and closed in 1934.
Geography
The ridge line
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of the Dip Range forms the western boundary. The Detention Falls, a cascade waterfall on the Detention River, is located in Milabena.
Road infrastructure
The C229 route (Myalla Road) enters from the north-east and runs through to the south before exiting. Route C230 (Lapoinya Road) starts at an intersection with route C229 and runs south-east and north-east before exiting.
References
Localities of Waratah–Wynyard Council
Localities of Circular Head Council
Towns in Tasmania
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