Mowbray
TAS 7248 • Rest of TAS
About Mowbray
Mowbray is a diverse and youthful suburb on the northern edge of Launceston in Tasmania, situated approximately 4 kilometres north of the Launceston CBD within the City of Launceston local government area. With a population of 4,048 and a remarkably low median age of 32, it is one of Tasmania's most demographically young suburbs, driven in part by its proximity to the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus. The suburb has become increasingly multicultural, with large and growing communities from Nepal, India, China, Myanmar, and other Asian countries, making it one of northern Tasmania's most diverse communities.
Mowbray's main commercial strip along Invermay Road is well-resourced for daily needs, with both a Coles and a Woolworths supermarket serving local residents. The suburb is connected to Launceston city and surrounds by Metro Tasmania bus services and is close to major arterial roads including the East Tamar Highway. Affordable rents and property prices, combined with proximity to the university and TAFE facilities, make it particularly attractive to students and newly arrived international residents. The mix of long-established Tasmanian families and newer migrant communities creates a dynamic neighbourhood with growing cultural diversity.
Mowbray falls under postcode 7248 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania Route 60 and local services — Launceston CBD (Brisbane Street) 10–15 min to Launceston CBD
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Easy access via Invermay Road and East Tamar Highway; Metro Tasmania buses run regularly into the city
Daily shopping needs are well-covered on foot along Invermay Road, though a car helps for less central destinations
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles385 Invermay Road Mowbray 7248 TAS -
Woolworths262 Invermay Road Mowbray 7248 TAS
Schools
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35 - 43 Mayne Street
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247a Invermay Road
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Button Street
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17 Mitchell Street
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Cadorna Street
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103-105 Georgetown Road
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Lilydale Road
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215 George Town Road
Housing 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. Nepal 253
- 2. India 150
- 3. China 122
- 4. Myanmar 99
- 5. England 69
- 6. Philippines 47
- 7. Pakistan 43
- 8. Malaysia 39
- 9. Vietnam 37
- 10. New Zealand 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)