Tasmania location profile
Invermay TAS 7248
Invermay is an inner-northern suburb of Launceston known for its mix of heritage workers’ cottages, light industrial pockets, and emerging creative precincts. It appeals to sports fans and families alike, thanks to UTAS Stadium, nearby museums, and easy access to the CBD and riverfront.
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Why families consider Invermay
A diverse, close-to-city suburb with a blend of long-term residents, students and young families. Lifestyle is practical and community-oriented, with walkable access to sporting events, arts venues, river paths and the city centre.
Amenities & services
- Local shops and cafes along Invermay Road
- Mowbray Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Launceston General Hospital (in CBD, nearby)
- Medical clinics and pharmacies
- Seaport and CBD dining precincts
- Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (Inveresk)
- Launceston Library – Civic Square, Launceston CBD
- University of Tasmania Library – Inveresk campus (access primarily for students/staff)
Transport & connectivity
- No suburban train services; intercity coaches operate from Launceston
- Metro Tasmania buses connecting Invermay with Launceston CBD, Mowbray, Newnham and surrounds
- Invermay Road (B81) arterial
- East Tamar Highway (A8) nearby
- Tamar Street and Charles Street bridges to the CBD
- Cycling and walking paths along the North Esk/Tamar riverfront
Lifestyle & recreation
- UTAS Stadium (York Park) for AFL and major events
- Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery – Inveresk campus
- Launceston Tramway Museum
- Riverbend Park playground and riverside spaces
- Local sports ovals and community clubs
- Heritage Forest (Invermay)
- Riverbend Park (Inveresk, adjacent)
- Royal Park (nearby CBD riverfront)
- Tamar/North Esk River foreshore reserves
Education context
Multiple long day care and family day care options in and around Invermay/Mowbray and the CBD; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for toddlers and preschoolers.
- University of Tasmania – Inveresk campus (creative arts, architecture/design) adjacent to Invermay
- University of Tasmania – Newnham campus (approximately 5–6km north)
- TasTAFE Launceston campuses (CBD/Inveresk vicinity)