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Invermay, Tasmania

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Invermay 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) north of the town of Launceston. The 2021 census recorded a population of 3,498 for the state suburb of Invermay. It is a suburb of Launceston, which contains the minor suburb of Inveresk, it is located on the eastern side of the Tamar River and the northern side of the North Esk River, the suburb is most notable as being home to York Park (University of Tasmania Stadium).

CountryAustralia
Established1880s
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Invermay
Invermay is located in Tasmania
Invermay
Invermay
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Coordinates: 41°25′S 147°08′E
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionLaunceston
CityLaunceston
LGA
Location
Established1880s
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,498 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode
7248
Suburbs around Invermay
Tamar River Mowbray Mowbray
Tamar River Invermay Ravenswood
Tamar River Launceston Launceston
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Invermay is also home to many of Launceston's cultural institutions, in an area known as the "Inveresk Precinct" including the Tramway museum, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, The Powerhouse Gallery and ArtSpace and University of Tasmania campus. Invermay is home to Riverbend Park which was voted Tasmania’s Favourite Playground in 2021.[2]

History

Invermay was gazetted as a locality in 1863. It was proclaimed a Town in 1896 and included in Greater Launceston in 1907.[3]

Geography

The waters of the Tamar River and the North Esk River form the north-western to south-eastern boundaries.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route A8 (East Tamar Highway) runs through from south to north.[3][5]

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