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| Locality | Merseylea |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kentish Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.36273 |
| Longitude | 146.47598 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 7305 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 183 km north-northwest |
Merseylea is a locality in the Kentish Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 42. The locality covers an area of 18.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 183 km north-northwest of Hobart. Merseylea is located at 41.3627°S, 146.4760°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7305. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Merseylea rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the land gently slopes towards the wide, slow-moving Mersey River. It lies 23.6 km south-south-east of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 152°T), and is situated 13.3 km south-south-east of Latrobe. The terrain here is a mix of fertile alluvial flats, perfect for cultivation, giving way to more rugged, timbered hills that rise towards the horizons, their slopes often softened by a haze of eucalyptus smoke. The air carries a clean, crisp scent, particularly in the early mornings, a cool breath drawn from the surrounding countryside, and the light, especially as it slants through the tall gums in the late afternoon, possesses a buttery quality that colours the paddocks and the quiet streets. Sheep are a common sight, their fleeces catching the sun like scattered pearls against the verdant green.
The history of Merseylea is deeply tied to the fertile land and the waterway that gives it its name, a vital artery for transport and sustenance since early settlement. For generations, farming and grazing have been the bedrock of the local economy, with sheep and dairy cattle dominating the rolling pastures. Evidence of this agricultural heritage is visible in the sturdy, weathered woolsheds and the old farmhouses that dot the landscape. The river itself, once a bustling thoroughfare for timber and produce, now offers a more tranquil character, a place for quiet contemplation and a favoured spot for local anglers. While mining ventures have ebbed and flowed in neighbouring areas, Merseylea has largely maintained its identity as a pastoral heartland, its pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of rural life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Merseylea, Tasmania. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Merseylea, in the Kentish Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Merseylea includes the postcode (7305), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kentish Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Merseylea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |