West Launceston, Tasmania
West Launceston is a state suburb in Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of 4,212 in the 2016 census. The suburb is part of the Launceston CBD and is also near Cataract Gorge.[2]
| West Launceston Launceston, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  West Launceston | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°27′4″S 147°7′45″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 4,212 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7250 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 1.8 km (1 mi) from Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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About 2% of the population is indigenous peoples and 18% are foreign born. Approximately 7% of employees work in hospitals, with restaurants and education also being significant employers.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "West Launceston (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- "2016 Census QuickStats: West Launceston". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
 Suburbs of Launceston, Tasmania | |
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| City of Launceston | |
| Meander Valley Council | |
| West Tamar Council | |
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