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Tasmania · Postcode 7249
South Launceston postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 159 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
South 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.
Detailed comparison table
South Launceston vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Launceston | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,374 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,279 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈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.
South Launceston (7249) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 159 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Launceston statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, South Launceston has a population of 4,894 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,374, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 136 (2.8% of residents).
Housing in South Launceston includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,279, with 2,039 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 46.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Launceston scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
South Launceston is served by Glen Dhu Primary School.
South Launceston is part of the Launceston statistical area in Tasmania.
South Launceston details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7249 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,894 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $767/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,279 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1761/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,039 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 136 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.455278 |
| Longitude | 147.151111 |
| Distance from Hobart | 159 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Launceston |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Launceston) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 786 (16.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 596 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,583 (32.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,048 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 868 (17.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 583 (11.9%) |
| Asthma | 432 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 246 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 190 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 132 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 102 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 91 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 196 (9.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 885 (44.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 642 (32.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 286 (14.2%) |
Schools in South Launceston
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in South Launceston. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near South Launceston
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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.