LAUNCESTON
Investor score
49
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
5.4%
modelled estimate
Annual growth
1.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
2.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LAUNCESTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LAUNCESTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$285/wk
weekly
Demand change
+1.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.86%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
46 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
LAUNCESTON is a TAS suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Strong rental yield of 5.4%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,400/wk
$41k taxable p.a.
Renters
29.2%
67.9% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.2%
Population growth
+0.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
74%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
15.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
690 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.5%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
162.5 km
Regional
Days on market
48 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
31.5%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
102.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,076/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 7250
🏫Primary (16)
The Launceston Preparatory School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
Tamar Valley Steiner School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
East Launceston Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Trevallyn Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
West Launceston Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Thomas More's Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Punchbowl Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Anthony's Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Riverside Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Larmenier Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Norwood Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Summerdale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Leonards Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Waverley Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (6)
St Patrick's College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Riverside High School
Government · Yrs 7-11
Launceston College
Government · Yrs 11-12
Prospect High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Queechy High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Newstead College
Government · Yrs 11-12
📚Combined (4)
Scotch Oakburn College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Newstead Christian School
Independent · Yrs Prep-10
Launceston Christian School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
John Calvin School
Independent · Yrs Prep-10
⭐Special (1)
Northern Support School
Government · Yrs K-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
School quality
Average27 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
18
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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