West Launceston, Tasmania

West Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania
West Launceston is located in Tasmania
West Launceston
West Launceston
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Coordinates41°27′4″S 147°7′45″E / 41.45111°S 147.12917°E / -41.45111; 147.12917
Population4,212 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7250
Location3 km (2 mi) SW of Launceston
LGA(s)City of Launceston
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Suburbs around West Launceston:
South Esk River South Esk River Launceston
South Esk River West Launceston South Launceston
Summerhill Summerhill Prospect
Houses in West Launceston, Tasmania

West 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-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 4212 for the state suburb of West Launceston.[1] The suburb is part of the Launceston CBD and is also near Cataract Gorge.

About 2% of the population are Indigenous and 18% are foreign born. Approximately 7% of employees work in hospitals, with restaurants and education also being significant employers.

History

West Launceston was gazetted as a locality in 1963.[2]

Geography

The South Esk River forms the north-western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

National Route 1 (Midland Highway) passes to the east. From there, various streets provide access to the locality.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats West Launceston (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – West Launceston". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1078L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "West Launceston, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ "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.
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