Highclere, Tasmania

Highclere is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Burnie in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 120 for the state suburb of Highclere.^[1]

Highclere Tasmania
Highclere
Coordinates	41°10′55″S 145°48′27″E
Population	120 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7321
Location	18 km (11 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Highclere: West Ridgley Ridgley, East Ridgley Upper Stowport Tewkesbury, West Ridgley Highclere Upper Natone Tewkesbury Hampshire Upper Natone

History

A rail siding was built in the area in 1903. The settlement that grew up around it was known as Oonah Road Siding until 1922, when it was changed to Highclere.^[2] The locality was gazetted in 1966.^[3]

Geography

The Emu River forms the eastern boundary, and the Guide River forms the western boundary. The Melba rail line passes through from south-west to north.^[4]

Road infrastructure

The B18 route (Ridgley Highway) passes through from south to north. Route C101 (Oonah Road) starts at an intersection with B18 and runs west before exiting.^[5]