title: Merseylea, Tasmania
text: # Merseylea, Tasmania
  
  Merseylea is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of Kentish and Latrobe in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Merseylea.
  
  ## History
  
  Merseylea was gazetted as a locality in 1965.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Mersey River forms the south-eastern boundary before flowing through to the north-west where it forms part of the north-western boundary. The Western Rail Line runs through from south to north-west.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  The B13 route (Railton Road) passes along the south-west boundary and through the southern end of the locality. Route C154 (Merseylea Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and runs through from south-west to north. Route C156 (Bridle Track Road) starts at an intersection with B13 and immediately exits to the south-west.
  
  