North Motton, Tasmania


North Motton is a rural locality and town in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 405 for the state suburb of North Motton.

History

Land in the area was occupied by William Motton in 1854. The locality was gazetted in 1962.

Geography

The River Leven forms part of the south-western boundary, flows through from south-west to north-west, and then forms much of the northern boundary.

Road infrastructure

The B17 route enters from the north-east and runs through to the south as Gunns Plains Road before exiting. Route C125 starts at an intersection with B17 and runs south before exiting.

Prominent residents