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Newnham
LauncestonTasmania
Newnham is located in Tasmania
Newnham
Newnham
Location in Tasmania
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
Suburbs around Newnham:
Dilston Rocherlea Rocherlea
Tamar River Newnham Mayfield
Tamar River Tamar River Mowbray

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 provides 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.

Road infrastructure

Route A8 (East Tamar Highway) runs through from south to north.

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