City of Launceston
Alanvale
Alanvale at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
17.2k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Alanvale.
Alanvale (7248) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Alanvale has roughly 17,177 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alanvale scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alanvale's population at 17,177, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
17,177
Median age
33
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,177
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alanvale.
Local schools for Alanvale
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Government School Catchment
East Tamar Primary School
Brooks High School
Mowbray Heights Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Alanvale.
- What is the Alanvale postcode?
- Alanvale is in the 7248 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Alanvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Alanvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Alanvale on this page, including Australian Christian College - Launceston, East Tamar Primary School, Brooks High School.
- How walkable is Alanvale?
- Alanvale has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Alanvale?
- Alanvale is close to Newnham, Mayfield, Rocherlea, Mowbray Heights, Mowbray.
- What is the population of Alanvale?
- Alanvale has approximately 17,177 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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