Waverley vs East Launceston
East Launceston scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Launceston (1009) sits above Waverley (1002).
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Waverley and East Launceston side by side
| Measure | Waverley | East Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 96 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,270 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°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
- East Launceston edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1002).
Waverley vs East Launceston: common questions
Does Waverley or East Launceston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Launceston scores 1009 vs 1002 in Waverley. 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, Waverley or East Launceston?
East Launceston scores 96/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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