George Town
TAS 7253 • Rest of TAS
About George Town
George Town is a historic port town located on the eastern shore of the Tamar River estuary in northern Tasmania, approximately 55 kilometres north of Launceston within the George Town Municipality. With a population of 4,536, the suburb spans a large area of around 105 square kilometres and has a median age of 45 years, reflecting an established and slightly ageing community. Median household incomes sit below the state average, with many residents employed in local industries, port operations, and services.
George Town is one of Australia's oldest settled towns, with heritage buildings and colonial-era sites that draw visitors along the Tamar Valley wine route and to the nearby Low Head lighthouse. The town centre offers day-to-day conveniences including a Woolworths supermarket, local shops, and cafes, while the scenic foreshore reserve provides views across the estuary to the Bass Strait. The community is predominantly Anglo-Australian in heritage and appeals to those seeking an affordable, quieter lifestyle close to the coast and within easy reach of Launceston.
George Town falls under postcode 7253 and is governed by George Town Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths8 Bathurst Street George Town 7253 TAS
Schools
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Agnes Street
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Franklin Street
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William Street
Housing 2021 Census
171 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 199
- 2. New Zealand 51
- 3. Scotland 29
- 4. Netherlands 26
- 5. Nepal 23
- 6. India 15
- 7. Germany 14
- 8. Philippines 13
- 9. Egypt 10
- 10. China 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)