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TAS · Launceston Council
West Launceston, 7250
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,196
Growth (1 yr)
-0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-2.0%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,468/wk
Employment rate
63.8%
Languages at home
7.7%non-English
Most common: Nepali, French, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Heritage area
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, West Launceston is a mid-sized suburb in Launceston Council with its own quieter rhythm. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trams help with longer trips.
Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar regional towns.
At a glance
West Launceston snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (ERP)
4,196
-0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#8
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
9th
percentile in TAS
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
62nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of Tasmania's suburbs
- National rank
- 1218th in Australia
- State rank
- 25th in TAS
- Peer rank
- #8 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #10 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (latest monthly release)
- $450
- Rental bonds lodged (latest monthly release)
- 19
Median weekly rent from Tasmanian rental data where available.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- Tasmanian rental bond lodgements — Department of Justice (Tasmania) · latest monthly release · Updated · Monthly XLSX release
Population
Estimated resident population
4,196(June 2025)
-0.2% annual · -2.0% over 5 years · 9th percentile in TAS
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -2.0%
- Change in 1 year
- -8
- Change in 5 years
- -84
- Growth rank in TAS
- 9th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,200), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,316
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,468
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 162 of 1,985
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 63.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,535 / 153 / 134
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 8,302
- Against the person
- 1,513
- Against property
- 6,472
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,978.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2%
Most common offence types
- Offences Against Property6472
- Offences Against The Person1513
- Total Offences8302
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Tasmania Police division crime statistics — Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Annual June Corporate Performance Reports; division-level totals
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,036
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 62th
School list
- West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 375 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 390 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1007 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 341 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 1,368 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 555 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 112 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Trevallyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 392 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brougham St/Connaught
- Opp. No.2 Granville St
- Opp. No.8 Brougham St
- Stop 11, Opp. No.36 Salisbury Cres
- Stop 12, No.7 Ashleigh Ave
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
80 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 3 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 10 swimming pools · 1 ev charging · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 16 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 54/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.23
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.23
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.93
Food & drink(1)
- Basin cafeCafe
Shopping(1)
- IGASupermarket
Community(1)
- West Launceston Primary SchoolSchool
Basin Road
Sport & outdoors(21)
- Arbour ParkPark
17 Hill Street, West Launceston
- Park (2)
- Salisbury Crescent ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (3)
- Sports centre
- West Launceston Bowls ClubSports centre
5 Merrys Lane, West Launceston
- Sports field
- First Basin Swimming PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (9)
Entertainment(4)
- Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station)Museum
- Gorge LookoutViewpoint
- Sentinel LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(26)
22 bus stops · 4 tram stops
Other(17)
- Bbq
- Drinking water
- ChargefoxEV charging
- Woods ReserveNature Reserve
Outram Street, West Launceston
- Basin Car ParkParking
- Parking (4)
- Top Drop Service StationPetrol station
- Picnic Table (5)
- Aust. PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Shower
- Basin GroundsStation
- Telephone (2)
- Ticket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arbour ParkPark
- Salisbury Crescent ParkPark
- Woods ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Launceston General Hospital (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 115
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 173 mm · ~22 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 185 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 7° / -0°
- Rainfall
- 250 mm · ~31 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 229 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
23 heritage places
- Burnside317 BRISBANE ST W, WEST LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- Byronya6 HILLSIDE CR, WEST LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- Conjoined Victorian Houses6 BOURKE ST, LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- Crabtree9 Stone ST, West Launceston, 7250Permanently Registered
- Crabtree Federation Houses24 BOURKE ST, LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- Edenholme Grange14 ST ANDREWS ST, WEST LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- Eversley50 HILL ST, WEST LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- Gee House319 Brisbane ST W, West Launceston, 7250Permanently Registered
- Hillcrest38 HILL ST, WEST LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
- House34 HILL ST, WEST LAUNCESTON, 7250Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bass
- Member of Parliament
- Jess TEESDALE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 80,378
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +9.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).
Coalition 33.0%Labor 67.0%
9.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- West LauncestonLabor 67.0% · Coalition 33.0% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- South Launceston WestLabor 73.7% · Coalition 26.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- LauncestonLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Summerhill (Bass)Labor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Trevallyn CentralLabor 67.6% · Coalition 32.4% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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