title: Westwood, Tasmania
text: # Westwood, Tasmania
  
  Westwood is a rural locality in the local government area of Meander Valley in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 26 kilometres (16 mi) south-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 63 for the state suburb of Westwood.
  
  ## History
  
  The area was originally known as Summershall. Westwood was gazetted as a locality in 1968.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Meander River forms the south-western and southern boundaries, while the South Esk River forms most of the eastern boundary.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  The C732 route (Bridgenorth Road / Westwood Road) enters from the north and exits to the south-west. The C738 route (a continuation of Westwood Road) starts at an intersection with C732 and runs to the south-east before exiting.
  
  