Milabena

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Milabena is a rural locality in the local government areas of Waratah-Wynyard and Circular Head in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about Script error: No such module "convert". west of the town of Wynyard. First settled in the late 19th century, it has been a centre for forestry, mixed agriculture especially potato growing and grazing dairy cattle. The 2016 census determined a population of 89 for the state suburb of Milabena.[1]

History

The locality was originally known as Tuckers Hill. The name Milabena was in use by 1921 and was gazetted in 1966.[2] Milabena Post Office opened on 1 June 1920 and closed in 1934.[3]

Geography

The ridge line of the Dip Range forms the western boundary. The Detention Falls, a cascade waterfall on the Detention River, is located in Milabena.[4]

Road infrastructure

The C229 route (Myalla Road) enters from the north-east and runs through to the south before exiting. Route C230 (Lapoinya Road) starts at an intersection with route C229 and runs south-east and north-east before exiting.[5]

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