West Launceston

TAS 7250 · Launceston

4,316 (2021) → 4,234 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

4,316

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

West Launceston is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 160km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in West Launceston are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 29/100, and is right by the coast. West Launceston has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

159.7 km

To Hobart CBD

1.4 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

4,316

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,468

vs NSW median-20.6%

Bachelor degree or higher45.9%

Born in Australia81.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,535 / 134 / 153

Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), New Zealand (0.95%), Nepal (0.83%), USA (0.72%), India (0.67%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.95%), Mandarin (0.6%), French (0.56%), German (0.35%), Urdu (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

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

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

West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040

Nearby (within 10km)

Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1051
Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1007
Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 976
Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 992
John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1059
St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick CentreSecondary · Catholic · 1.9km
Trevallyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1048
Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.1km
St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1018
Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 957
East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1051
St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1031

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

18Bus

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.

131 in suburbSupermarkets

521 in suburbCafes/Rest.

244 in suburbParks

153 in suburbPlaygrounds

8610 in suburbPools

122 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

10 in suburbGPs

60 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

1058 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (1.5 km)

Nearest vet3.8 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (12.5 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

105

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

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

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

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

2.78

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.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.46

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.48%

Projected population 20414,487

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about West Launceston

How far is West Launceston from Hobart CBD?

West Launceston is about 159.7 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in West Launceston?

West Launceston has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in West Launceston?

West Launceston has a transport score of 29/100 and 18 bus stops.