Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania

Jackeys Marsh is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Meander Valley in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 42 kilometres (26 mi) south-west of the town of Westbury. The 2016 census recorded a population of 40 for the state suburb of Jackeys Marsh.[1]

Jackeys Marsh
Tasmania
Jackeys Marsh is located in Tasmania
Jackeys Marsh
Jackeys Marsh
Coordinates41°42′03″S 146°40′13″E / 41.7009°S 146.6703°E / -41.7009; 146.6703
Population40 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7304
Location42 km (26 mi) SW of Westbury
LGA(s)Meander Valley
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Jackeys Marsh:
Meander Meander, Golden Valley Golden Valley
Meander Jackeys Marsh Golden Valley, Liffey
Meander Central Plateau Central Plateau

History

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Jackeys Marsh was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[2]

Geography

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The waters of Lake Huntsman and the Meander River form much of the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C167 (Meander Road) passes to the north-west. From there East Meander Road and Jackeys Marsh Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Jackeys Marsh (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Jackeys Marsh". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1053P", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.