South Launceston

TAS

South Launceston is a declining suburb in TAS with 4,784 residents.

SA2 code: 602011047
State: TAS

Population

4,784

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-3.5%

3yr: -3.8% · 10yr: +1.5%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$300/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,373/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — South Launceston (SA2)

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

Growth at a Glance

3yr: -3.8%5yr: -3.5%10yr: +1.5%Total: +6.4%

Population grew from 4,496 to 4,784 over 24 years, averaging 0.3% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.1%

Predominantly detached houses (73.8%), mixed tenure (54% own or mortgage), built for families (44% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 74%

Townhouses 19%

1,439 houses379 townhouses133 apartments

Tenure

Owned 24%

Mortgage 31%

Renting 46%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

198 (10.0%)

2 bed

655 (33.0%)

3 bed

872 (44.0%)

4 bed

206 (10.4%)

5 bed

41 (2.1%)

6+ bed

12 (0.6%)

South Launceston

Population over time — South Launceston (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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