Newnham, TAS 7248 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Newnham is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7248, home to 7,073 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Launceston local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 166 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$270 /wk
Population7,073
Median age34
Area6 km²
To CBD166 km
LGALaunceston

Demographics

Population
7,073
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$1,223 /week
Median personal income
$612 /week
Median family income
$1,430 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Launceston
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bass
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$270 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • East Tamar Primary School Primary · Government
  • Brooks High School Secondary · Government
  • Mowbray Heights Primary School Primary · Government
  • Riverside High School Secondary · Government
  • Riverside Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Newnham Court Shops, George Town Rd bus · 217 m
  • Tompsons Lane opp Franmaree Rd bus · 234 m
  • George Town Rd opp Newnham Court Shops bus · 253 m
  • Tompsons Lane before Swan St bus · 265 m
  • Tompsons Lane opp Procter St bus · 322 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 27 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 46 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 2.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 3,258 resolvable premises in Newnham. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 7,065 across the Launceston LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,164 other offences, 1,410 violent offences, 231 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Launceston — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Newnham?

Newnham (TAS 7248) had 7,073 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Launceston local government area.

What is the median rent in Newnham?

The median advertised rent in Newnham is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Newnham?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newnham covering government sectors. Nearest include: East Tamar Primary School (0.5 km), Brooks High School (1.2 km), Mowbray Heights Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Newnham?

Newnham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Newnham?

Across Launceston LGA, 7,065 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,164), violent (1,410), break-ins (231). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Newnham?

In Newnham, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (2.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Newnham?

54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newnham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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