Overall score
Launceston
67.2/100
South Launceston
60.6/100
Launceston vs South Launceston, TAS suburb comparison
South Launceston for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LauncestonSouth Launceston
Crime rate
Launceston
2732.7 / 1k
South Launceston
1654.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Launceston
790
South Launceston
125
Population
Launceston
3,110
South Launceston
4,894
Metric leadLaunceston 7South Launceston 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentSouth Launceston
- Best for best valueSouth Launceston
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Launceston | South Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.2/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.0/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 2732.7 / 1k | 1654.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 790 | 125 |
| Population | 3,110 | 4,894 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Launceston is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and South Launceston is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Launceston pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas South Launceston is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Launceston the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer South Launceston.