Overall score
Launceston
59.3/100
South Launceston
50.3/100
Launceston vs South Launceston, TAS Suburb Comparison
Launceston for retirees and families; 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
120.4 / 1k
South Launceston
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Launceston
794
South Launceston
129
Population
Launceston
3,110
South Launceston
4,894
Metric leadLaunceston 7South Launceston 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLaunceston
- Best for familiesLaunceston
- 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 | 59.3/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 72.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 794 | 129 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 7.5% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas South Launceston is the better pick for housing affordability and a larger local community. On housing, Launceston sits in a gently premium band, compared with a well priced feel in South Launceston.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer South Launceston, while Launceston remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.