Launceston
TAS 7250 · Launceston
3,110 (2021) → 2,998 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Launceston is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 162km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Launceston are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Launceston has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.34%), India (2.73%), Nepal (2.48%), China (1.8%), New Zealand (1.41%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.86%), Nepali (2.41%), Punjabi (0.93%), Cantonese (0.64%), Thai (0.61%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1051
- Launceston CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 992
- Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.4km
- Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.7km
- Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 984
- East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1051
- The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1145
- Newstead CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 948
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1059
- St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1031
- Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 924
- Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1051
- West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1040
- St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 975
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Launceston
How far is Launceston from Hobart CBD?
Launceston is about 161.8 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Launceston?
Launceston has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Launceston?
Launceston has a transport score of 33/100 and 36 bus stops.