West Launceston, TAS 7250
Meander Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7250
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Median house price
$605,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Launceston itself.
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West Launceston at a glance
- Median unit
- $440,000
- Population
- 4,316
- Median age 42
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Launceston
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in West Launceston, houses changed hands at $605,000 in 2024, in line with the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Launceston itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $285/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $300/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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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.
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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 677 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 6 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in West Launceston
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 60/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 32%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.45%
- On the $605,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.55%
- On the $440,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 677 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Launceston
- What is the median house price in West Launceston?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in West Launceston, TAS 7250 is $605,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Launceston itself. The median unit price is $440,000.
- How much is my house worth in West Launceston?
- A useful starting point is the West Launceston median house price of $605,000 (units $440,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the West Launceston postcode?
- West Launceston is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- Where is West Launceston?
- West Launceston is a suburb in the Meander Valley Council area, TAS 7250.
- 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?
- The population of West Launceston is approximately 4,316 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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