Newstead 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 east of the town of
Launceston. The
2016 census recorded a population of 5366 for the state suburb of Newstead.
[
It is an ]inner suburb
An inner suburb is a suburban community central to a large city, or at the inner city and central business district. The urban density is usually lower than the inner city or central business district, but higher than that of the city's ruralā ...
of the city of Launceston, located approximately 3 kilometres east of the central business district. Schools in the area include Newstead College, Scotch Oakburn junior school, Newstead Christian School and the Launceston Preparatory School.
History
Newstead was gazetted as a locality in 1963.
Geography
The North Esk River
The North Esk River is a major perennial river located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia.
Location and features
It is one of the tributaries of the Tamar River together with the South Esk River. It starts in the Northallerton Valle ...
forms most of the eastern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route A3 (Elphin Road / Hoblers Bridge Road) runs through from north-west to east.
References
External links
Launceston city and suburbs
Suburbs of Launceston, Tasmania
Localities of City of Launceston
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