Launceston vs Newstead
The verdict
Launceston is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
LauncestonNewstead
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 66 |
| Transport | 33 | 33 |
| Education | 67 | 64 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,110 | 5,617 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,439 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.3% | 49.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Launceston Stable · Newstead Stable
Property
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Launceston is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Launceston · Newstead
Transport
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 30 |
| 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
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 113 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 161.8 km | 160.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Launceston | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,110 | 5,617 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,998 | 5,527 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,233 | 5,840 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.91% | -0.40% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Launceston or Newstead?
Newstead has a higher average school ICSEA (Launceston 1022 vs Newstead 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Launceston or Newstead?
Launceston and Newstead have similar transport scores.
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