Summerhill vs West Launceston
The verdict
West Launceston rates higher for education (61 vs 44). West Launceston is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
SummerhillWest Launceston
| Summerhill | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 63 |
| Transport | 32 | 29 |
| Education | 44 | 61 |
| Liveability | 93 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Summerhill | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,139 | 4,316 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,327 | $1,468 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 45.9% |
| Born in Australia | 88.0% | 81.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Summerhill Stable · West Launceston Stable
Property
| Summerhill | 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
| Summerhill | 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
| Summerhill | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Summerhill · West Launceston
Transport
| Summerhill | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 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
| Summerhill | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 158.4 km | 159.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Summerhill | West Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,139 | 4,316 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,088 | 4,234 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,263 | 4,487 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.41% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Summerhill or West Launceston?
West Launceston has a higher average school ICSEA (Summerhill 976 vs West Launceston 1040; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Summerhill or West Launceston?
Summerhill has the higher transport score (Summerhill 32/100 vs West Launceston 29/100).
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