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St Leonards

TAS 7250 · Launceston

2,351 (2021)2,402 est. (2025) · Stable

41
Overall score

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

2,351
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
21
Transport score

St Leonards is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 158km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in St Leonards are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 21/100, and is a short drive from the coast. St Leonards has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

157.9 km
To Hobart CBD
9.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,351
Population
38
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,572
vs NSW median-15.0%
Bachelor degree or higher27.0%
Born in Australia88.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse802 / 26 / 21

Top countries of birth: England (2.04%), New Zealand (0.77%), India (0.6%), Philippines (0.51%), Afghanistan (0.47%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.43%), Spanish (0.38%), Thai (0.3%), Hindi (0.26%), Croatian (0.21%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Schools

54

Reasonable school mix

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

31
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • Tamar Valley Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1046
  • Larmenier Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1010
  • St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 946
  • Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 997
  • Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 891
  • OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 973
  • Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1117
  • Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1020
  • Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 965
  • Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 962
  • OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 6.8km
  • Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 1051
  • St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1031
  • Northern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 940

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

21
24Bus
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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
55 in suburbPools
44 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2020 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet6.7 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (9.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

46

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

14

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

37

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.43
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

52

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.85

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.54%
Projected population 20412,444
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about St Leonards

How far is St Leonards from Hobart CBD?

St Leonards is about 157.9 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in St Leonards?

St Leonards has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1004 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in St Leonards?

St Leonards has a transport score of 21/100 and 24 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.