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Suburb of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
South Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania
South Launceston is located in TasmaniaSouth LauncestonSouth Launceston
Coordinates41°27′17″S 147°08′43″E / 41.4548°S 147.1453°E / -41.4548; 147.1453
Population4,592 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)7249
Location3 km (2 mi) S of Launceston
LGA(s)City of Launceston
RegionLaunceston
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. 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. It started life as a small place called Galvin Town; 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.

Road infrastructure

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

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.
Tasmania Suburbs of Launceston, Tasmania
City of Launceston
Meander Valley Council
West Tamar Council
Minor and abolished suburbs


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