Newnham is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Launceston in the
Launceston LGA region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. The locality is about north of the town of
Launceston. The
2016 census recorded a population of 6453 for the state suburb of Newnham.
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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
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College (University of Tasmania), Christ College, one of the unive ...
, 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.
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.
References
Suburbs of Launceston, Tasmania
Localities of City of Launceston
Populated places on the Tamar River
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