South Launceston, TAS 7249 — Suburb Profile

In short

South Launceston is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7249, home to 4,894 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 157 km from the Hobart CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk

Population4,894

Median age36

Area2.8 km²

To CBD157 km

LGALaunceston

Demographics

Population: 4,894
Median age: 36 years
Median household income: $1,374 /week
Median personal income: $767 /week
Median family income: $1,886 /week
Average household size: 2.2
Persons per bedroom: 0.9
Local government area: Launceston
Statistical region (SA4): Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification: Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Lyons

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $300 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,279
Rent share of household income: 22%

Schools

Glen Dhu Primary School Primary · Government
Northern Support School (Newstead Campus) Other · Government
East Launceston Primary School Primary · Government
Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Launceston Special · Government
Punchbowl Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
Within 1.6 km: 94 bus stops

Closest stops:

Wellington St opp Glen Dhu Primary School bus · 335 m
Wellington St opp Cridge St bus · 361 m
Glen Dhu Primary School, Westbury Rd bus · 362 m
Wellington St before Wilmot St bus · 388 m
Wellington St after Wilmot St bus · 403 m

Lifestyle & amenities

53 cafés
82 restaurants
19 pubs and bars
62 parks and reserves
8 gyms and fitness centres
16 supermarkets
23 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 680 mm
Reference station: Launceston Airport, 6.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,759 resolvable premises in South Launceston. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 7,065 across the Launceston LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 3,164 other offences, 1,410 violent offences, 231 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Launceston — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of South Launceston?

South Launceston (TAS 7249) had 4,894 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Launceston local government area.

What is the median rent in South Launceston?

The median advertised rent in South Launceston is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in South Launceston?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Launceston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glen Dhu Primary School (0.4 km), Northern Support School (Newstead Campus) (1 km), East Launceston Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in South Launceston?

South Launceston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is South Launceston?

Across Launceston LGA, 7,065 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,164), violent (1,410), break-ins (231). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in South Launceston?

In South Launceston, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (6.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in South Launceston?

94 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Launceston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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