Relbia, Tasmania

Relbia is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government areas of Launceston and Northern Midlands, in the Northern and Central regions of Tasmania. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south-east of the city of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 678 for the state suburb of Relbia.

Relbia Tasmania
Relbia
Coordinates	41°30′36″S 147°12′36″E
Population	678 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7258
Location	12 km (7 mi) SE of Launceston
LGA(s)	Launceston, Northern Midlands
Region	Northern Tasmania, Central Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Bass, Lyons
Federal division(s)	Bass, Lyons
Localities around Relbia: Youngtown Norwood St Leonards Breadalbane Relbia White Hills Western Junction Evandale White Hills

History

The name Relbia comes from a property settled in the area prior to 1850. It is an Aboriginal word meaning “long way, long time”. It was gazetted as a locality in 1959.^[2]

Geography

The North Esk River forms the north-eastern boundary. The Western Rail Line runs along the south-western boundary, through the west of the locality and the town, and then along the north-western boundary.^[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C411 route (Relbia Road) starts at the southern boundary and runs through to the north-west.^[4]