South Launceston
TAS 7249 · Launceston
4,894 (2021) → 4,711 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Launceston is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7249, about 159km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in South Launceston are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 42/100, and is a short drive from the coast. South Launceston has an overall score of 68/100, 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 (3.02%), Nepal (2.37%), India (1.88%), Iran (1.04%), New Zealand (0.9%)
Top languages: Nepali (2.55%), Mandarin (0.98%), Punjabi (0.74%), Persian ED (0.67%), Urdu (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
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1051
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007
Nearby (within 10km)
- OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1033
- Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1029
- East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1046
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1036
- Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1119
- Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 969
- Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 986
- The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1143
- Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 963
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1002
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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 · 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 South Launceston
How far is South Launceston from Hobart CBD?
South Launceston is about 159.3 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in South Launceston?
South Launceston has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1029 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Launceston?
South Launceston has a transport score of 42/100 and 32 bus stops.