Neika
# Neika

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. It is a suburb of Hobart, to the north-west of Kingston.

## History

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

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

## Geography

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

## Road infrastructure

Route B64 (Huon Road) runs through from south to north.

