Overall score
East Launceston
53.5/100
Invermay
58.3/100
East Launceston for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Launceston
53.5/100
Invermay
58.3/100
Crime rate
East Launceston
3743.0 / 1k
Invermay
2389.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Launceston
78
Invermay
267
Population
East Launceston
2,270
Invermay
3,498
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | East Launceston | Invermay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 3743.0 / 1k | 2389.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 10 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 267 |
| Population | 2,270 | 3,498 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, East Launceston is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Invermay is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, East Launceston is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Invermay answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. East Launceston generally means more sought-after housing, while Invermay leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and investors may find East Launceston the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Invermay.