West Ridgley

West Ridgley 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 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the town of Burnie. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of West Ridgley.^[1]

West Ridgley Tasmania
West Ridgley
Coordinates	41°09′23″S 145°46′29″E
Population	125 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7321
Location	20 km (12 mi) SW of Burnie
LGA(s)	Burnie
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around West Ridgley: Elliott West Mooreville West Mooreville Elliott West Ridgley Ridgley, Highclere Tewkesbury Tewkesbury Highclere

History

The locality was gazetted in 1966.^[2]

Geography

The Guide River forms the eastern boundary, and the Cam River forms the western boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The C104 route (West Ridgley Road / Guide Road) enters from the east and runs south-west before exiting to the south. Route C105 (West Ridgley Road / Serpentine Road) starts and finishes at two intersections with route C104, performing a loop that runs west, south and east.^[4]