Newnham, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Newnham TAS is 7,073 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newnham is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Newnham is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Newnham has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Newnham has a population density of 1,186 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newnham is Nepal. The most common religion is No religion (40.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newnham is $1,300.

Population
7,073
Census 2021
Median income
$612/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$270/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Newnham vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Newnham is $612 a week, 12% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 235th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $270 a week, $20 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 22.1% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 34, 10 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNewnhamTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$612/wk$698/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,223/wk$1,408/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$270/wk$290/wk −7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,301/mo −0%$1,733/mo
Median age3444 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%21.5% +0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Newnham, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Newnham Population

7,073 residents at the 2021 Census.

Newnham Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
Ranked 6,898 of 14,663
Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
Ranked 5,664 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Newnham Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,223/wk
Median rent $270/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Newnham against your income

About $5,300 a month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $953/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Newnham Schools

11
schools nearby
5
government
989
avg ICSEA score
4,634
total students
Launceston Church Grammar School Independent
Secondary · Prep-12 · 723 students
1094
ICSEA
Launceston Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 742 students
1070
ICSEA
St Anthony's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 180 students
1026
ICSEA
Riverside Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 673 students
1018
ICSEA
Australian Christian College - Launceston Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 129 students
1011
ICSEA
Riverside High School Government
Secondary · 7-11 · 624 students
1009
ICSEA
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 282 students
984
ICSEA
Mowbray Heights Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 494 students
925
ICSEA
Brooks High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 451 students
886
ICSEA
East Tamar Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
863
ICSEA
Mastery Schools Australia - Launceston Independent
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Newnham, Tasmania: 41.3897°S, 147.1166°E

Newnham Schools (11)

People in Newnham

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (3,602) Female 49.0% (3,467)

Population Density

1,186
people per km²
7,073 people · 6.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,430
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Nepal
5.2%
India
2.9%
China
2.2%
England
1.5%
Malaysia
0.9%
Pakistan
0.9%
Myanmar
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
10.3%
Mandarin
2.7%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Urdu
0.9%
Punjabi
0.8%
Gujarati
0.8%
Arabic
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
33.8%
Irish
7.1%
Scottish
5.7%
Australian Aboriginal
4.3%
Chinese
4.2%
German
2.8%
Indian
2.3%
Dutch
1.6%
Italian
1.4%
Vietnamese
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.6%
Anglican
12.6%
Catholic
11.2%
Not stated
7.1%
Hinduism
6.0%
Buddhism
3.5%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Other religions
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.6% 2,501
Separated
3.3% 193
Divorced
7.3% 431
Widowed
5.9% 348
Never married
40.8% 2,395

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.4%
Couple: no children
28.6%
Couple: no children under 15
13.8%
One parent: children under 15
11.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.5%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
12.6%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Newnham

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,539 occupied private dwellings in Newnham at the 2021 Census, 36.4% were rented, 29.4% owned outright and 31.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 36 dwellings
Owned outright
29.4% 747 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.3% 794 dwellings
Rented
36.4% 924 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 39 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
20.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
22.8%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
16.1%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
5.8%
$800-$999/mo
12.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.7%
1 vehicle
39.0%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3 vehicles
12.7%
4+ vehicles
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Newnham

Employment

Employed full-time
32.0% 1,726 people
Employed part-time
23.0% 1,241 people
Unemployed
5.1% 277 people
Not in labour force
39.9% 2,150 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.4%
Professionals
18.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Labourers
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Managers
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%
Sales Workers
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Car (passenger)
6.9%
Bus
4.1%
Walked only
1.5%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.9%
Bachelor Degree
26.1%
Postgraduate Degree
13.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.0%
Engineering
16.6%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Health
10.6%
Education
7.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Information Technology
6.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.7%
Vocational Education
20.1%
Secondary: Government
17.8%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Pre-school
7.2%
Secondary: Catholic
6.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.7%
Has need for assistance
8.2%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
727
Arthritis
274
Asthma
273
Lung condition
206
Diabetes
202
Heart disease
183
Cancer
104
Kidney disease
102
Stroke
84
Dementia
38

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 683
Did not provide
87.6% 4,843

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.5% 802
Not a volunteer
85.5% 4,743

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.9% 162
Never served
96.9% 5,391

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.7%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
55
1961: 1970
64
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
38
1991: 2000
39
2001: 2010
315
2011: 2015
554
2016
177
2017
169
2018
150
2019
173
2020
95
2021
24

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.5%
moved in the last year
47.6%
moved in the last 5 years
8.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,461
Moved from TAS
638
Moved: same area (SA2)
227
Moved from VIC
94
Moved from NSW
90
Moved from QLD
40
Moved from overseas
32
Moved from SA
11
Moved from WA
10
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
24.6%
15: 29 hours
9.7%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
39.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.3%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Step family: other children present
0.9%
Blended family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mayfield (Tas.)
Income: $494/wk Rent: $238/wk $32/wk less rent
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Income: $580/wk Rent: $225/wk $45/wk less rent
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Suburbs near Newnham

The closest suburb to Newnham is Mayfield (Tas.), 1.3 km away.

Mayfield (Tas.)
1.3 km away · income $494/wk · rent $238/wk
Mowbray (Tas.)
3.2 km away · income $583/wk · rent $290/wk
Invermay (Tas.)
3.7 km away · income $626/wk · rent $285/wk
Rocherlea
3.7 km away · income $468/wk · rent $220/wk
Launceston
5.4 km away · income $871/wk · rent $310/wk
Trevallyn
6.0 km away · income $845/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newnham

What is the population of Newnham TAS?

The population of Newnham TAS is 7,073 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,186 people per km². Newnham is ranked #1,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newnham?

The median personal income in Newnham TAS is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year. The median household income is $1,223 per week. Family income is $1,430 per week. Newnham is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newnham?

Median rent in Newnham TAS is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Newnham ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newnham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newnham TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newnham?

The median age in Newnham TAS is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newnham a good suburb to live in?

Newnham is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 7,073. The median income is $612/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60452. All dollar figures in AUD.