Kings Meadows
TAS 7249 · Launceston
4,359 (2021) → 4,309 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kings Meadows is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7249, about 158km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Kings Meadows are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 31/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kings Meadows has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7249 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.64%), India (1.77%), Nepal (1.38%), Iran (0.85%), New Zealand (0.83%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.42%), Mandarin (1.17%), Punjabi (1.08%), Gujarati (0.41%), Sinhal (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 963
Nearby (within 10km)
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1002
- Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 958
- Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1029
- OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1007
- Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 949
- Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1119
- Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 958
- Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 969
- St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1033
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1051
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1020
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kings Meadows
How far is Kings Meadows from Hobart CBD?
Kings Meadows is about 157.6 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Kings Meadows?
Kings Meadows has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 963 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kings Meadows?
Kings Meadows has a transport score of 31/100 and 29 bus stops.