Youngtown
TAS 7249 · Launceston
4,315 (2021) → 4,541 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7249 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 963
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1002
- Larmenier Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1004
- Tamar Valley Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1054
- Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1029
- Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 958
- Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 949
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 927
- OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 3.8km
- Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1119
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1007
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1020
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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.
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.
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 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 958 (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.