Summerhill

TAS 7250 · Launceston

3,139 (2021) → 3,088 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

3,139

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Summerhill is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 158km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Summerhill are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 32/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Summerhill has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

158.4 km

To Hobart CBD

2.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

3,139

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,327

vs NSW median-28.3%

Bachelor degree or higher23.6%

Born in Australia88.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,044 / 227 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.5%), New Zealand (0.7%), India (0.67%), Philippines (0.57%), China (0.51%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.67%), Nepali (0.45%), Punjabi (0.41%), Tagalog (0.41%), Italian (0.35%)

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 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976

Nearby (within 10km)

St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick CentreSecondary · Catholic · 0.6km
St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1018
Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 957
West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1040
Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1007
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1051
John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1059
Trevallyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1048
Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 992
Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 962
Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 3.6km
East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1051

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

16Bus

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.

60 in suburbSupermarkets

41 in suburbCafes/Rest.

278 in suburbParks

124 in suburbPlaygrounds

389 in suburbPools

60 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

10 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

646 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (2.8 km)

Nearest vet3.8 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (11.8 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

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

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

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

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

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

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.

OSHC

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.32

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.41%

Projected population 20413,263

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

West LauncestonData not available29transport TrevallynData not available29transport ProspectData not available25transport South LauncestonData not available42transport East LauncestonData not available46transport LauncestonData not available33transport

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Frequently asked questions about Summerhill

How far is Summerhill from Hobart CBD?

Summerhill is about 158.4 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Summerhill?

Summerhill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Summerhill?

Summerhill has a transport score of 32/100 and 16 bus stops.