City of Launceston
Rocherlea
Rocherlea at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,033
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Rocherlea.
Rocherlea (7248) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Rocherlea has roughly 1,033 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.
Rocherlea scores 4/100 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, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rocherlea's population at 1,033, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (29% own, 69% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,033
Median age
32
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
29%
Renter occupied
69%
At a deeper level
1,033
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rocherlea.
Local schools for Rocherlea
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Government School Catchment
Brooks High School
East Tamar Primary School
Mowbray Heights Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Rocherlea.
- What is the Rocherlea postcode?
- Rocherlea is in the 7248 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Rocherlea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Rocherlea?
- There are 20 schools serving Rocherlea on this page, including Brooks High School, Australian Christian College - Launceston, East Tamar Primary School.
- How walkable is Rocherlea?
- Rocherlea has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Rocherlea?
- Rocherlea is close to Mayfield, Alanvale, Newnham, Mowbray Heights, Mowbray.
- What is the population of Rocherlea?
- Rocherlea has approximately 1,033 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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