Myalla is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of the town of Wynyard.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 54 for the state suburb of Myalla.[1]
Myalla Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Myalla | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 40°58′42″S 145°34′03″E / 40.9782°S 145.5676°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 54 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7325 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 19 km (12 mi) W of Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Waratah-Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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The locality name is derived from the Aboriginal words Myallanga Bourack, meaning "To Grow". The name has been in use since about 1908.[3]
The community history has been recorded by locals.[4][5][6][7]
The C229 route (Myalla Road) runs south from the Bass Highway through the locality and provides access to many other localities.[8]
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