Kings Meadows vs South Launceston
The verdict
South Launceston rates higher for transport (42 vs 31). South Launceston is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
Kings MeadowsSouth Launceston
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 68 |
| Transport | 31 | 42 |
| Education | 53 | 60 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,359 | 4,894 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,306 | $1,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.5% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Kings Meadows Stable · South Launceston Stable
Property
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kings Meadows · South Launceston
Transport
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 157.6 km | 159.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kings Meadows | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,359 | 4,894 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,309 | 4,711 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,532 | 5,088 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.29% | -0.95% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Kings Meadows or South Launceston?
South Launceston has a higher average school ICSEA (Kings Meadows 968 vs South Launceston 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kings Meadows or South Launceston?
South Launceston has the higher transport score (Kings Meadows 31/100 vs South Launceston 42/100).
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