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
Coordinates	41°23′22″S 147°07′51″E
Population	1,454 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7248
Location	7 km (4 mi) N of Launceston
LGA(s)	City of Launceston
Region	Launceston
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]

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