Tasmania · Postcode 7248
Newnham postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 168 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Newnham at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Newnham ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Newnham vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Newnham | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,223 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Newnham (7248) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 168 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Launceston statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, Newnham has a population of 7,073 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,223, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 331 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Newnham includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 2,539 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Newnham scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Newnham is served by Australian Christian College - Launceston.
Newnham is part of the Launceston statistical area in Tasmania.
Newnham details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7248 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,073 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,223/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1186/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,539 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 331 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.3828273 |
| Longitude | 147.1111472 |
| Distance from Hobart | 168 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Launceston |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Bass (Windermere) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,195 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,032 (14.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,234 (31.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,398 (19.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,203 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 766 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 604 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 393 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 311 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 211 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 208 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 86 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 168 (6.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 975 (39.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 857 (34.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 499 (20.0%) |
Schools in Newnham
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Newnham. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.