Launceston

TAS

Launceston is a declining suburb in TAS with 5,365 residents.

SA2 code: 602011038
State: TAS

Population

5,365

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-5.1%

3yr: -2.8% · 10yr: +1.0%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$320/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,581/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Launceston (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: -2.8%5yr: -5.1%10yr: +1.0%Total: +3.9%

Population grew from 5,166 to 5,365 over 24 years, averaging 0.2% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 1.9%

Predominantly detached houses (55.6%), mixed tenure (56% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 56%

Townhouses 24%

Apartments 21%

1,218 houses516 townhouses457 apartments

Tenure

Owned 34%

Mortgage 22%

Renting 45%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

257 (11.5%)

2 bed

711 (31.8%)

3 bed

792 (35.4%)

4 bed

374 (16.7%)

5 bed

85 (3.8%)

6+ bed

20 (0.9%)

Launceston

Population over time — Launceston (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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