West Launceston TAS

Postcode 7250 · Launceston LGA

West Launceston is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7250). With a population of 4,316, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in West Launceston is $605,000, having declined 3.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $440,000 (-16.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $520. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

West Launceston is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1036, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 18 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, West Launceston offers a gross rental yield of 4.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($605K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 7.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -3.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$605K/$750K Near Median
Affordability7.9x Moderate
Price Momentum-3.7% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,159
Mean Income$72,193
Earners2,867
YoY Change+7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education8/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$605K
-3.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$440K
-16.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
4,316
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,468
Personal Income /wk$793
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops18
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1036
Total Students375
Government1
West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1036
Data: 2024