City of Launceston
Newnham
Newnham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,073
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Newnham.
Newnham (7248) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Newnham has roughly 7,073 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newnham scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newnham's population at 7,073, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,073
Median age
34
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
7,073
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newnham.
Local schools for Newnham
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Government School Catchment
Brooks High School
East Tamar Primary School
Mowbray Heights Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Newnham.
- What is the Newnham postcode?
- Newnham is in the 7248 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Newnham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Newnham?
- There are 20 schools serving Newnham on this page, including Brooks High School, Australian Christian College - Launceston, East Tamar Primary School.
- How walkable is Newnham?
- Newnham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Newnham?
- Newnham is close to Alanvale, Mayfield, Rocherlea, Mowbray Heights, Mowbray.
- What is the population of Newnham?
- Newnham has approximately 7,073 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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