Newstead is a residential locality in the local government area of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres east of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 5366 for the state suburb of Newstead. It is an inner suburb of the city of Launceston, located approximately 3 kilom…Newstead is a residential locality in the local government area of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres east of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 5366 for the state suburb of Newstead. It is an inner suburb of the city of Launceston, located approximately 3 kilometres east of the central business district. Schools in the area include Newstead College, Scotch Oakburn junior school, Newstead Christian School and the Launceston Preparatory School.