Rosevears, Tasmania


Rosevears is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about north-west of the town of Launceston. The Tamar River forms the eastern and north-eastern boundaries. The 2016 census determined a population of 352 for the state suburb of Rosevears.

History

The locality is believed to be named for the Rosevear family, the original European settlers on the land.

Road infrastructure

The West Tamar Highway passes through the locality from south-east to north-west, and the C733 route runs from the highway along the river bank before rejoining it.