Low Head is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of George Town in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of the town of George Town. The 2016 census recorded a population of 572 for the state suburb of Low Head.It is a suburb of George Town, on a peninsula at the mouth of the Tamar River. It is a popular snorkel and scuba diving area during much of the year, with extensive wide, unspoiled beaches. The area also has a lighthouse, beaches and a colony of little penguins (Eudyptula minor).