Newnham, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Newnham
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 6,453 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7248 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 7 km (4 mi) N of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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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. 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.
History
Newnham was gazetted as a locality in 1963.
The suburb was nearly named "Mowbray Heights" in 1961, but this was not gazetted.
Geography
The waters of the Tamar River form the south-western boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route A8 (East Tamar Highway) runs through from south to north.
