Overall score
Launceston
59.3/100
Newnham
43.6/100
Launceston vs Newnham, TAS Suburb Comparison
Launceston for retirees and families; Newnham for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LauncestonNewnham
Crime rate
Launceston
120.4 / 1k
Newnham
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Launceston
794
Newnham
161
Population
Launceston
3,110
Newnham
7,073
Metric leadLaunceston 7Newnham 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLaunceston
- Best for familiesLaunceston
- Best for investmentNewnham
- Best for best valueNewnham
- Best for best schoolsLaunceston
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Launceston | Newnham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 35 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 794 | 161 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Population | 3,110 | 7,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Launceston is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Newnham is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Launceston is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Newnham answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community. Launceston generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Newnham leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Launceston if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Newnham for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.