The locality is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the town of Launceston.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 6453 for the state suburb of Newnham.

The University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College and TasTAFE have a campus in Newnham.

Mowbray Indoor Sport 'n' Skate is also located in this area.

[4] Route A8 (East Tamar Highway) runs through from south to north.