East Ridgley

East Ridgley is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania, Australia. The locality is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census recorded a population of 103 for the state suburb of East Ridgley.^[1]

East Ridgley Tasmania
East Ridgley
Coordinates	41°09′18″S 145°50′49″E
Population	103 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7322
Location	18 km (11 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around East Ridgley: Ridgley Ridgley Stowport Ridgley East Ridgley Upper Stowport Highclere Highclere Upper Stowport

History

East Ridgley is a confirmed locality.^[2]

It is believed that the name “Ridgley” was conferred by surveyor Henry Hellyer in the 1820s.^[3]

Geography

The Emu River forms the eastern boundary. The Pet River, a tributary of the Emu, forms most of the western boundary.^[4]

Road infrastructure

Route B18 (Ridgley Highway) passes to the north-west. From there, Circular Road provides access to the locality.^[2][5]