Western Creek, Tasmania
# Western Creek, Tasmania

Western Creek is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Meander Valley in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 69 kilometres (43 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 116 for the state suburb of Western Creek.

## History

The locality was originally known as Dalebrook. It was the site of one of the first water-powered sawmills in Tasmania.

## Geography

Western Creek (the watercourse) and Dale Brook both run from south to north through the locality.

## Road infrastructure

The C168 route (Dairy Plains Road) enters the locality from the north and exits to the north-west as Western Creek Road. The C166 route (Cheshunt Road) starts at an intersection with route C168 and exits to the north-east.

