Kings Meadows vs South Launceston
Kings Meadows scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kings Meadows (1019) sits above South Launceston (1017). Kings Meadows skews owner-occupied (63%), South Launceston runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
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Kings Meadows and South Launceston side by side
| Measure | Kings Meadows | South Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $538,000 |
| Median unit | – | $500,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $312/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 70 |
| Population | 4,359 | 4,894 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 677 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Kings Meadows edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1017).
Kings Meadows vs South Launceston: common questions
Does Kings Meadows or South Launceston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kings Meadows scores 1019 vs 1017 in South Launceston. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Kings Meadows or South Launceston?
Kings Meadows scores 36/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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