Newnham

TAS 7248 · Launceston

7,073 (2021) → 7,153 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,073

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Newnham is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7248, about 167km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Newnham are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 31/100, and is right by the coast. Newnham has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

167.0 km

To Hobart CBD

850 m

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

7,073

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,223

vs NSW median-33.9%

Bachelor degree or higher34.0%

Born in Australia67.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,949 / 3 / 574

Top countries of birth: Nepal (5.19%), India (2.93%), China (2.25%), England (1.54%), Malaysia (0.92%)

Top languages: Nepali (10.26%), Mandarin (2.7%), Vietnamese (0.99%), Urdu (0.86%), Punjabi (0.82%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 997 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Australian Christian College - LauncestonCombined · IndependentICSEA 1002

Nearby (within 10km)

East Tamar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 874
Brooks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 893
Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 939
Launceston Church Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1101
Launceston Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1068
St Anthony's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1023
Riverside High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1018
Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1016
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 975
Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 924
Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 984
Trevallyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1048

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

37Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C

Summer max

12.6°C

Winter max

660mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

71 in suburbSupermarkets

55 in suburbCafes/Rest.

119 in suburbParks

216 in suburbPlaygrounds

2316 in suburbPools

92 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

31 in suburbPharmacies

32 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

10114 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (6.7 km)

Nearest vet2.4 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (19.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

101

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.28

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services3

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.42

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.28%

Projected population 20417,353

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

MayfieldData not available46transport InvermayData not available26transport MowbrayData not available22transport RocherleaData not available20transport LauncestonData not available33transport TrevallynData not available29transport

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Frequently asked questions about Newnham

How far is Newnham from Hobart CBD?

Newnham is about 167.0 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Newnham?

Newnham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Newnham?

Newnham has a transport score of 31/100 and 37 bus stops.