Live & Work

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George Town is ideally located with strong industries and a skilled labour force with a population of over 7,000. It has accessible and affordable town, country or coastal living with excellent medical facilities, schools and shopping. It has great access to recreation, heritage and the natural environment. Located only 45 minutes from the Launceston Airport and located 50km North of Launceston.

George Town has a range of available land, including:

  • Residential
  • Rural Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

Education

There are four schools and a trade training centre.

Health & Emergency Services

  • Hospital
  • Ambulance
  • Police
  • Fire
  • SES
  • Aged Care with Independent Living Units, Assisted Living and 24 hour care.
  • Child and Family Centre

Transport

There is a regular daily bus service to Launceston and return.

Technology and Communications

George Town is connected to the NBN.

Work

George Town has a number of employment opportunities. 

Agencies include: 

  • KEEN Partner -1800 855 336
  • WISE Employment - (03) 6345 6700
  • atWork Australia - 1300 080 856
  • Employment Plus - 136 123
  • APM - (03) 6331 0696
  • HEAART -  (03) 6332 8600
  • Asuria - 1800 773 338

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