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East Launceston

TAS 7250 · Launceston

2,270 (2021) → 2,188 est. (2025) · Stable

72
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,270
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
46
Transport score

East Launceston is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 161km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in East Launceston are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is right by the coast. East Launceston has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

161.1 km
To Hobart CBD
1.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,270
Population
41
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,885
vs NSW median+1.9%
Bachelor degree or higher58.1%
Born in Australia77.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse689 / 150 / 65

Top countries of birth: England (4.14%), India (1.98%), Nepal (1.5%), New Zealand (1.19%), China (1.01%)

Top languages: Nepali (1.72%), Mandarin (1.23%), Punjabi (0.93%), Sinhal (0.62%), Arabic (0.53%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

75

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

44
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
  • Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.5km
  • The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1145
  • St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1031
  • John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1059
  • Newstead CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 948
  • Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 1.1km
  • Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1051
  • Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 992
  • Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 984
  • Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1051
  • OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
  • Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1117

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

46
22Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
12.6°C
Winter max
660mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

170 in suburbSupermarkets
1223 in suburbCafes/Rest.
325 in suburbParks
162 in suburbPlaygrounds
7712 in suburbPools
191 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
80 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
13820 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (1.1 km)
Nearest vet3.8 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (12.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

92

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

19
Gyms
16
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
138
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

87

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

32
Parks
4
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
14
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

90

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
7
Museums
6
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
19
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

98

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

24
Licensed venues (within 2km)
10.57
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

26

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.44

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.92%
Projected population 20412,360
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about East Launceston

How far is East Launceston from Hobart CBD?

East Launceston is about 161.1 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in East Launceston?

East Launceston has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1051 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in East Launceston?

East Launceston has a transport score of 46/100 and 22 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.