St Leonards
TAS 7250 · Launceston
2,351 (2021) → 2,402 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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
- 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
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: 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.