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Tasmania · Postcode 7250
East Launceston postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 161 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
East Launceston at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where East Launceston ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
East Launceston vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Launceston | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,885 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $330 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Launceston (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 161 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, East Launceston has a population of 2,270 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,885, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 31 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in East Launceston includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 903 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Launceston scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
East Launceston is served by East Launceston Primary School.
East Launceston is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
East Launceston details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,270 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,885/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $932/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2242/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 903 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 31 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -41.441944 |
| Longitude | 147.150833 |
| Distance from Hobart | 161 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 390 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 296 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 552 (24.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 602 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 432 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 197 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 181 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 87 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 76 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 62 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 12 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 44 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 374 (42.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 331 (37.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 139 (15.7%) |
Schools in East Launceston
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in East Launceston. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.