Neika is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Hobart and Kingborough in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of the city of Hobart. The 2016 census recorded a population of 198 for the state suburb of Neika.[1] It is a suburb of Hobart,[2][3] to the north-west of Kingston.

Neika
Tasmania
Neika is located in Hobart
Neika
Neika
Coordinates42°56′53″S 147°14′11″E / 42.94806°S 147.23639°E / -42.94806; 147.23639
Population198 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7054
Location20 km (12 mi) SW of Hobart
LGA(s)Hobart, Kingborough
RegionHobart
State electorate(s)Franklin, Clark
Federal division(s)Franklin, Clark
Suburbs around Neika:
Wellington Park Wellington Park Fern Tree
Wellington Park, Longley Neika Kingston
Longley Leslie Vale Leslie Vale

History

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Neika was gazetted as a locality in 1970. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “hill”.[4]

Neika Post Office opened on 13 January 1913 and closed in 1969.[5]

Geography

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Long Creek forms much of the northern boundary. The North West Bay River flows through the south-west corner.[6]

Road infrastructure

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Route B64 (Huon Road) runs through from south to north.[4][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Neika (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ Record ID TAS01151 at ga.gov.au
  3. ^ Neika Postcode (TAS) at postcodes.qpzm.com.au
  4. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Neika". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1151T", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Neika, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.