Rosevears, Tasmania

Rosevears is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Tamar River forms the eastern and north-eastern boundaries.^[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 352 for the state suburb of Rosevears.^[1]

Rosevears Tasmania
Rosevears
Coordinates	41°19′52″S 146°58′49″E
Population	352 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7277
Location	22 km (14 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)	West Tamar
Region	Western Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Rosevears: Exeter Lanena Tamar River Exeter Rosevears Tamar River Bridgenorth Grindelwald Legana

History

The locality is believed to be named for the Rosevear family, the original European settlers on the land.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The West Tamar Highway passes through the locality from south-east to north-west, and the C733 route (Rosevears Drive) runs from the highway along the river bank before rejoining it.^[4]