Meander Valley Council
West Launceston
West Launceston at a glance
Median house
$605,000
Median unit
$440,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,316
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about West Launceston.
West Launceston (7250) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania. The median house here is $605,000, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
West Launceston has roughly 4,316 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Launceston scores 8/100 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, 6 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Launceston's population at 4,316, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,316
Median age
42
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $605,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $440,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $121,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$605,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $440,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$605,000
$440,000
4,316
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.45% (median rent $285/wk against a $605,000 price tag). Units yield 3.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.45%
Based on $605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.55%
Based on $440,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Launceston.
Local schools for West Launceston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
West Launceston Primary School
Launceston College
Glen Dhu Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Launceston.
- What is the median house price in West Launceston?
- The median house price in West Launceston, TAS 7250 is $605,000. The median unit price is $440,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the West Launceston postcode?
- West Launceston is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Launceston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in West Launceston?
- There are 20 schools serving West Launceston on this page, including West Launceston Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Launceston College.
- How walkable is West Launceston?
- West Launceston has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near West Launceston?
- West Launceston is close to Glen Dhu, Sandhill, South Launceston, East Launceston, Summerhill.
- What is the population of West Launceston?
- West Launceston has approximately 4,316 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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