Newnham, Tasmania

Newnham
LauncestonTasmania
Newnham is located in Tasmania
Newnham
Newnham
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Coordinates41°23′15″S 147°07′01″E / 41.3876°S 147.1169°E / -41.3876; 147.1169
Population6,453 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7248
Location7 km (4 mi) N of Launceston
LGA(s)City of Launceston
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Suburbs around Newnham:
Dilston Rocherlea Rocherlea
Tamar River Newnham Mayfield
Tamar River Tamar River Mowbray

Newnham is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 6453 for the state suburb of Newnham.[1] It is a suburb of Launceston. Newnham is located on the East Tamar Highway, on the eastern side of the Tamar River.

The University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College and TasTAFE have a campus in Newnham. Mowbray Indoor Sport 'n' Skate is also located in this area.

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Newnham (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.