1 Balaka Place, Newstead TAS 7250, Australia
The property sits on a parcel of land measuring 629 m². This provides ample space for the house and outdoor activities.
The house is located about 3 kilometres east of Launceston’s CBD. It is an inner‑suburban location offering easy access to the city centre.
Route A3, known locally as Elphin Road and Hoblers Bridge Road, runs through the neighbourhood from the north‑west to the east. This road connects the property to surrounding suburbs and the wider region.
The North Esk River forms most of the eastern boundary of the suburb. It offers a natural scenic backdrop to properties in the area.
Queechy Park is roughly 0.6 km away, Norwood Bushland Park is about 1.1 km distant, and Stanley Green Memorial Park lies around 1.4 km from the house. All provide green space for recreation.
The property is close to Punchbowl (≈0.6 km), Newstead itself (≈0.8 km), Norwood (≈1.0 km), South Launceston (≈1.1 km) and East Launceston (≈1.5 km). These neighbouring suburbs are all within a short drive.
Yes, Newstead derived its name from Newstead House, built in 1855 by Ronald Campbell Gunn. The locality was officially gazetted in 1963 after being informally known as Newstead since the early 20th century.
