Newnham
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Newnham is a riverside suburb of Launceston, Tasmania, offering a quiet residential escape with access to university life and scenic vistas. Known for its friendly community and laid-back lifestyle, it appeals to families, students, and retirees alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
7,073
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.39°, 147.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,315
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
860 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
247.0
Airport
LST
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.