George Town Council
George Town Council is a local government body in northern Tasmania, situated north of Launceston. The George Town local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 6,931, it encompasses the principal town, George Town, and the nearby localities including Hillwood, Low Head and Pipers River. History and attributes. The George Town municipality was established on 1 January 1907. George Town is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.