Youngtown

TAS 7249 · Launceston

4,315 (2021) → 4,541 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

4,315

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Youngtown is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7249, about 156km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Youngtown 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. Youngtown has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

156.0 km

To Hobart CBD

6.0 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

4,315

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,369

vs NSW median-26.0%

Bachelor degree or higher29.4%

Born in Australia86.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,583 / 130 / 45

Top countries of birth: England (2.46%), India (0.95%), Nepal (0.88%), New Zealand (0.67%), Philippines (0.51%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.95%), Mandarin (0.49%), Urdu (0.39%), Punjabi (0.37%), Portuguese (0.3%)

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 998 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965

Nearby (within 10km)

OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 973
Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 962
Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 997
Larmenier Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1010
Tamar Valley Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1046
Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1020
Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 957
Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 946
St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 955
OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 3.8km
Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1117
Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1007

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

31Bus

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.

62 in suburbSupermarkets

31 in suburbCafes/Rest.

83 in suburbParks

31 in suburbPlaygrounds

375 in suburbPools

31 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

31 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

317 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (4.8 km)

Nearest vet1.4 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (7.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

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

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

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

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

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 residents0.23

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate1.28%

Projected population 20414,486

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

Kings MeadowsData not available31transport NorwoodData not available30transport PunchbowlData not available32transport ProspectData not available25transport South LauncestonData not available42transport RelbiaData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Youngtown

How far is Youngtown from Hobart CBD?

Youngtown is about 156.0 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Youngtown?

Youngtown has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Youngtown?

Youngtown has a transport score of 32/100 and 31 bus stops.