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Kings Meadows, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Kings Meadows is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,580. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,580 Population 24/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$24,640 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,640 median income, 5.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$175,800 home value, $879/mo rent

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About Kings Meadows

Kings Meadows

Kings Meadows is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 3670 for the state suburb of Kings Meadows.
It is a suburb in the south of Launceston. Kings Meadows is located in the floor of a shallow valley, roughly 70 m above sea level, which drains NE towards the small suburb of Punchbowl. Main access to the suburb from the CBD is from Hobart Road via the minor suburb of South Launceston. Kings Meadows High School is located in this suburb.

People

Population3,580
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,640
Per Capita$24,640
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$175,800
Rent$879
Ownership65.5%
Housing Units1,432

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population3,580
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates-41.4704°, 147.1620°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,640
Median Age38.0 years

About Kings Meadows

Kings Meadows is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,580. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Kings Meadows has a population of 3,580 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,580
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
149.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kings Meadows vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kings Meadows is $24,640, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,640 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $474, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 340 business establishments.

Income: Kings Meadows vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,640
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,640
Avg Weekly Wage$474

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)340

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kings Meadows is $175,800, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $879 (24% below the national average of $1,163). 65.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,432 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$175,800
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$879
24% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.5%
Owner-Occupied65.5%
Renter-Occupied34.5%
Housing Units1,432

Property Tax

Climate in Kings Meadows

Kings Meadows has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.9°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.3° 29.1
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.9° 28.4
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 8.9° / 22.5° 52.6
Apr 12.3°C / 54°F 6.2° / 18.4° 48.8
May 9.4°C / 49°F 3.9° / 14.8° 49.6
Jun 7.1°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12.3° 49.1
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 11.9° 65.7
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 2.4° / 12.9° 75.3
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.9° 61.6
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 5.1° / 17.4° 45.5
Nov 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.5° 51.6
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.8° 51.0
Kings Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (386.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4704°N, 147.1620°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 85 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 68 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 128 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
August 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Kings Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kings Meadows

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ECIS Launceston
Kings Meadows High School
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Radio Stations near Kings Meadows

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS christian, faith MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kings Meadows

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Sotherton'
City Park Radio Museum
Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station)
Launceston Tramway Museum
National Automobile Museum
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Woolmers Historic Estate

Libraries in Kings Meadows

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Launceston Library0.0
libraries Tansania0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Longford Library0.0
Ravenswood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kings Meadows

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Evandale Sunday Markets
Evandale Sunday Markets
Launceston Harvest Market

Restaurants in Kings Meadows

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut

Cafes in Kings Meadows

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMF Bowling Café
Banjos
Gloria Jean's
Seven Monks Cafe & Wares

Veterinaries in Kings Meadows

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kings Meadows Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Kings Meadows

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia
Shell
Tas Petroleum

Banks in Kings Meadows

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
MyState
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Kings Meadows

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meadow Mews

Gyms in Kings Meadows

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mind and Body Fitness

Golf Courses in Kings Meadows

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Launceston Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Kings Meadows

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Ski Resorts Near Kings Meadows

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kings Meadows

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Launceston AirportLSTMedium Airport
Avoca AirportSmall Airport
Boobyalla AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridport 2nd AirstripSmall Airport
Campbell Town AirportSmall Airport
Cranbourn AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)Small Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Longdown AirportSmall Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)Small Airport
North Campbell Town AirfieldSmall Airport
Original Barnbougle AirstripSmall Airport
Rostella AirportSmall Airport
Stony Head Military Area AirstripSmall Airport
Tomahawk AirstripSmall Airport
Tunbridge AirportSmall Airport
Valley Field AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kings Meadows

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kings Meadows Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kings Meadows

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salvation Army Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings Meadows

What is the population of Kings Meadows?

Kings Meadows has a population of 3,580 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Kings Meadows expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,640, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $175,800 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kings Meadows?

Kings Meadows has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kings Meadows?

The unemployment rate in Kings Meadows is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $474. There are 340 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kings Meadows?

The median home value in Kings Meadows is $175,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $879. The homeownership rate is 65.5%.

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