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Newstead

TAS 7250 • Rest of TAS

5,617
Population (2021)
$40,924
Median Income
3.77 km²
Area
14m
Elevation
Family-FriendlySuburbanEstablishedConvenientAffordable

About Newstead

Newstead is a well-established residential suburb located approximately 3 kilometres east of Launceston's CBD in northern Tasmania. Home to around 5,600 residents, it is one of the more densely populated suburbs in the Launceston local government area. The suburb has a mix of older heritage homes and newer developments, with around 66% of dwellings being owner-occupied and a professional workforce profile.

The suburb is anchored by the Newstead Shopping Centre and offers good access to schools, parks, and the North Esk River corridor. Elphin Road serves as the main commercial strip with cafés, shops, and services. Newstead suits families, young professionals, and retirees who want suburban convenience with easy access to Launceston's cultural attractions, including the Cataract Gorge and City Park.

Newstead falls under postcode 7250 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7250
Urban Area
Launceston
LGA
Launceston
Federal Electorate
Bass
State Electorate
Bass (Windermere)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.44°, 147.16°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
3.77 km²
Elevation
14m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 30, 31 — Launceston CBD via Elphin Rd 10-15 min
  • Route 72 — Mowbray / Newnham 15-20 min

Commute to Launceston CBD

Distance
3 km
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
8-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-7 min

🛣️ Tasmania has no suburban rail. Metro Tasmania buses provide the main public transport. Very close to CBD.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good footpath connectivity along Elphin Road to local shops, schools, and the shopping centre. Inner areas are walkable for daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Elphin Road Newstead 7250 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,417
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,366
Census 2021
5,617
▲ 4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,292
Income 2021
$40,924
▲ 26.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,461
Born Overseas 913

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 216
  • 2. India 76
  • 3. Nepal 60
  • 4. New Zealand 49
  • 5. China 45
  • 6. Scotland 35
  • 7. Pakistan 33
  • 8. Iran 30
  • 9. Netherlands 26
  • 10. South Africa 20
  • 11. Sri Lanka 20
  • 12. Canada 18
  • 13. Germany 18
  • 14. Philippines 18
  • 15. United States 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,523
Australian 2,263
Scottish 656
Irish 631
German 224
Australian Aboriginal 144
Dutch 137
Chinese 105
Indian 71
Italian 71

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,655
Both parents born in Australia
1,059
Both parents born overseas
645
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.1%
Christianity
40.2%
Hinduism
2.0%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
241 (4.3%)
5-14 years
675 (12.0%)
15-19 years
388 (6.9%)
20-24 years
294 (5.2%)
25-34 years
661 (11.8%)
35-44 years
635 (11.3%)
45-54 years
756 (13.5%)
55-64 years
669 (11.9%)
65-74 years
615 (10.9%)
75-84 years
464 (8.3%)
85+ years
207 (3.7%)

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