South Launceston vs West Launceston
The verdict
South Launceston rates higher for transport (42 vs 29).
Scores
South LauncestonWest Launceston
| South Launceston | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 63 |
| Transport | 42 | 29 |
| Education | 60 | 61 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Launceston | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,894 | 4,316 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,374 | $1,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 45.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 81.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: South Launceston Stable · West Launceston Stable
Property
| South Launceston | West 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
Data not available
Safety
| South Launceston | West 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
| South Launceston | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Launceston · West Launceston
Transport
| South Launceston | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 18 |
| 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
| South Launceston | West 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 159.3 km | 159.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| South Launceston | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,894 | 4,316 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,711 | 4,234 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,088 | 4,487 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.95% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, South Launceston or West Launceston?
West Launceston has a higher average school ICSEA (South Launceston 1033 vs West Launceston 1040; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Launceston or West Launceston?
South Launceston has the higher transport score (South Launceston 42/100 vs West Launceston 29/100).
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