Invermay, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Invermay Launceston, Tasmania
Invermay Location in Tasmania
Established	1880s
Postcode(s)	7248
Area	4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Location	3 km (2 mi) N of Launceston
LGA(s)	City of Launceston
Region	Launceston
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal Division(s)	Bass
Suburbs around Invermay: Tamar River Mowbray Mowbray Tamar River Invermay Ravenswood Tamar River Launceston Launceston

Invermay is a lively neighbourhood in Launceston, a city in Tasmania, Australia. It's located about 3 kilometres (2 miles) north of Launceston's city centre. In 2021, about 3,498 people lived in Invermay.

This suburb is found on the eastern side of the Tamar River and the northern side of the North Esk River. Invermay is famous for being home to York Park, also known as the University of Tasmania Stadium.

Invermay also has many important cultural places. These are grouped together in an area called the "Inveresk Precinct". Here you can find the Tramway museum, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, The Powerhouse Gallery and ArtSpace, and a University of Tasmania campus. Invermay is also home to Riverbend Park, which was voted Tasmania’s Favourite Playground in 2021.

Discovering Invermay's Past

Invermay was officially named as a locality in 1863. It grew over the years and was declared a town in 1896. Later, in 1907, it became part of the larger city area of Launceston.

Exploring Invermay's Geography

Invermay is surrounded by water. The Tamar River and the North Esk River form its boundaries from the north-west all the way to the south-east. This means the suburb is almost hugged by these two important rivers.

Getting Around Invermay

A main road called Route A8, also known as the East Tamar Highway, runs through Invermay. It goes from the south of the suburb to the north. This highway helps people travel easily in and out of Invermay.