It is located about 43 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston.

The 2016 census determined a population of 203 for the state suburb of Winkleigh.

[2] The Supply River forms part of the southern boundary, and then flows through to form a small section of the eastern boundary.

Route C718 (Glengarry Road) starts from an intersection with C717 and runs south-west before exiting.

Route C716 (Nettlefolds Road) passes through the south-west corner from south to north-west.