Cities in Australia that Start with L

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇦🇺 Australia whose name begins with the letter L. You will also find some general information about each of them.

Name	State	Population
Launceston	Tasmania	87,000
Laverton	Western Australia	1,000
Leeton	New South Wales	11,000
Leonora	Western Australia	1,000
Lithgow	New South Wales	13,000
Longreach	Queensland	3,000

Launceston

Launceston is Tasmania’s second-largest city, located at the convergence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers. Known for its historical architecture and Cataract Gorge, Launceston’s name originates from a town in Cornwall, England.

Laverton

This remote town in Western Australia lies on the eastern edge of the state’s Goldfields-Esperance region. Laverton has historical significance due to its gold mining past and is named after Dr. Charles William Laver, an explorer and doctor in the early 20th century.

Leeton

Located in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of New South Wales, Leeton is known for its rich agricultural industry. The town was named after Charles Alfred Lee, a former Minister for Public Works, and has unique art deco architecture throughout.

Leonora

A small town in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields, Leonora is a mining hub with a significant gold and nickel production. Named after a family member of the early explorer John Forrest, it remains a remote yet resilient mining community.

Lithgow

This historic town in New South Wales lies west of the Blue Mountains and has a rich industrial history, including Australia’s first steelworks. Lithgow is named after William Lithgow, an early New South Wales Auditor-General.

Longreach

Located in Queensland, Longreach is famous for its role in the history of aviation, being the founding site of Qantas. The town gets its name from the “long reach” of the Thomson River near the area.

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