Mowbray Heights at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
17.2k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Mowbray Heights.
The postcode for Mowbray Heights is 7248 (TAS).
Mowbray Heights (7248) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Mowbray Heights has roughly 17,177 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mowbray Heights scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Mowbray Heights'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.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mowbray Heights.
Local schools for Mowbray Heights
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Government School Catchment
Mowbray Heights Primary School
East Tamar Primary School
Invermay Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mowbray Heights.
- What is the Mowbray Heights postcode?
- Mowbray Heights is in the 7248 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- Where is Mowbray Heights?
- Mowbray Heights is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7248, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Mowbray Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Mowbray Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Mowbray Heights on this page, including Mowbray Heights Primary School, Launceston Church Grammar School, St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Mowbray Heights?
- Mowbray Heights has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mowbray Heights?
- Mowbray Heights is close to Mowbray, Mayfield, Invermay, Alanvale, Rocherlea.
- What is the population of Mowbray Heights?
- The population of Mowbray Heights is approximately 17,177 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
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