South Launceston, Tasmania

South Launceston Launceston, Tasmania
South Launceston
Coordinates	41°27′17″S 147°08′43″E
Population	4,592 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7249
Location	3 km (2 mi) S of Launceston
LGA(s)	City of Launceston
Region	Launceston
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Suburbs around South Launceston: West Launceston Launceston East Launceston West Launceston South Launceston Newstead Prospect Prospect Kings Meadows

South Launceston is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 4592 for the state suburb of South Launceston.[1] It is a suburb of Launceston, and also contains the minor suburbs of Glen Dhu and Sandhill (Five Ways).

History

South Launceston is a confirmed locality.[2] It started life as a small place called Galvin Town;[3] by the 1890s it was included in Launceston as the suburb South Launceston. In 1906 South Launceston grew to include Sandhill.

Geography

Almost all of the boundaries are survey lines.[4]

Road infrastructure

National Route 1 (Midland Highway) runs through from south-west to north.[2][5]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats South Launceston (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – South Launceston". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1077J", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
3. "word document". Retrieved 27 September 2007.
4. "South Launceston, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.