Launceston vs Newnham, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Launceston | Newnham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.3/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 790 | 158 |
| Population | 3,110 | 7,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLaunceston
- Best for familiesLaunceston
- Best for investmentNewnham
- Best for best valueNewnham
- Best for best schoolsLaunceston
Comparison summary
Launceston and Newnham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Launceston leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Launceston; Housing (desirability) favours Newnham; Schools & preschools favours Launceston. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Launceston, Families → Launceston, Investment → Newnham, Best value → Newnham.