Mayfield, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Mayfield
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 1,454 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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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. It is a state suburb in Tasmania. It is located north of Launceston.
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”.
Geography
The Bell Bay Railway Line marks the north-eastern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route B81 (George Town Road) passes to the west. From there, several streets provide access to the locality.
