Summerhill
TAS 7250 · Launceston
3,139 (2021) → 3,088 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick CentreSecondary · Catholic · 0.6km
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1020
- Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 958
- West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1036
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1007
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1038
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1051
- Trevallyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1045
- Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 986
- Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 963
- Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 3.6km
- East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1046
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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.
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 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 969 (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.