Kings Meadows

TAS 7249 · Launceston

4,359 (2021) → 4,309 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

4,359

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

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 2 schools, 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.

157.6 km

To Hobart CBD

4.3 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

4,359

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,306

vs NSW median-29.4%

Bachelor degree or higher34.5%

Born in Australia81.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,488 / 186 / 93

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

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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

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 973
Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962

Nearby (within 10km)

Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 997
Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 965
Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1020
OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1007
Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 946
Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1117
Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 957
Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 976
St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1031
John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1059
St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1018

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

29Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C

Summer max

12.6°C

Winter max

660mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

112 in suburbSupermarkets

96 in suburbCafes/Rest.

156 in suburbParks

72 in suburbPlaygrounds

457 in suburbPools

60 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

10 in suburbGPs

42 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

805 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (3.1 km)

Nearest vet280 m

Nearest airportLaunceston (9.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.23

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.

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.

Long Day Care

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.23

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.29%

Projected population 20414,532

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

PunchbowlData not available32transport YoungtownData not available32transport South LauncestonData not available42transport NorwoodData not available30transport ProspectData not available25transport NewsteadData not available33transport

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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 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 968 (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.