Western Junction is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of Longford. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of Western Junction.

History

Western Junction was gazetted as a locality in 1959.

Western Junction, Tasmania

Geography

The South Esk River forms the southern boundary.

Western Junction, Tasmania

Transport infrastructure

Road

The B41 route (Evandale Road) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C417 (Perth Mill Road) starts at an intersection with B41 and runs south-west before exiting.

Western Junction, Tasmania

Rail

The junction of the western and southern rail lines is in the locality.

Air

Launceston Airport is within the locality.

References

Localities of Northern Midlands Council

Towns in Tasmania