Mayfield, Tasmania

Mayfield is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1454 for the state suburb of Mayfield.[1] It is a state suburb in Tasmania. It is located north of Launceston.

Mayfield
Launceston, Tasmania
Mayfield is located in Tasmania
Mayfield
Mayfield
Coordinates41°23′22″S 147°07′51″E
Population1,454 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7248
Location7 km (4 mi) N of Launceston
LGA(s)City of Launceston
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Suburbs around Mayfield:
Newnham Rocherlea Rocherlea
Newnham Mayfield Rocherlea
Newnham Mowbray Mowbray

7% of Mayfield residents are indigenous peoples, and 20% are foreign born. Local employment is primarily in service industries, such as restaurants and groceries.

History

Mayfield was gazetted as a locality in 1963. The area was previously a property called “Mayfield Estate”.[2]

Geography

The Bell Bay Railway Line marks the north-eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B81 (George Town Road) passes to the west. From there, several streets provide access to the locality.[2][4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Mayfield (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Mayfield". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "4800R", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. Google (2 April 2021). "Mayfield, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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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