Western Junction, Tasmania

Western Junction is a semi-rural locality and town in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 12 km north-east of the town of Longford. The 2016 census determined a population of 125 for the state suburb of Western Junction.

History
Western Junction was gazetted as a locality in 1959.

Geography
The South Esk River forms the southern boundary.

Road
The B41 route (Evandale Road) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route C417 (Perth Mill Road) starts at an intersection with B41 and runs south-west before exiting.

Rail
The junction of the western and southern rail lines is in the locality.

Air
Launceston Airport is within the locality.