Launceston city centre, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Launceston city centre is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,110. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,110 Population 1,920/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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People

Population3,110
Density1,920/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,110
Population Density1,920 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-41.4335°, 147.1378°
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)

About Launceston city centre

Launceston city centre is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,110. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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.

Climate in Launceston city centre

Launceston city centre has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 676 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.9° 50.6
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.7° 33.1
Mar 16.6°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.7° 37.9
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 7.5° / 19° 52.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 4.9° / 15.8° 63.5
Jun 8.1°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.3° 66.1
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.8° 78.7
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.8° 83.1
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 5.1° / 15.7° 63.8
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7° / 18.2° 47.5
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 9.2° / 20.6° 52.8
Dec 16.8°C / 62°F 11° / 22.7° 46.9
Launceston city centre 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

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)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,920/sq mi
Coordinates41.4335°S, 147.1378°E
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 90 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 67 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 124 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 91 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

Launceston city centre 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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Radio Stations near Launceston city centre

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Launceston city centre

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 Launceston city centre

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

Farmers Markets in Launceston city centre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Evandale Sunday Markets
Evandale Sunday Markets
Launceston Harvest Market

Hotels in Launceston city centre

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western
City Park Grand Hotel
Commodore Regent
Commodore Regent Hotel
Cornwall Hotel
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Parklane Hotel
Peppers
Peppers Silo Hotel
The Sebel Launceston

Restaurants in Launceston city centre

26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avenue Restaurant
Bao Time
Bento Box
Best Western Tram Bar
Black Cow Bistro
Franco's
Hog's Breath Cafe
Hoong Fatt Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway
Indian Empire
Kai-Zen - Sushi Bar, Japanese Restaurant
La Cantina
Larceny's Restaurant
Levee Food Co
Market Square Restaurant & Bar
Me Wah Restaurant
Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant
Minh Buu Chinese Restaurant
Mud Bar Restaurant
Novaro’s Italian Restaurant
Pierre’s
Restaurant 13
Snappers Restaurant
Terry Fidler Brisbane Street Bistro
The Boathouse on Northbank
The Butchers Hook
Wangs

Cafes in Launceston city centre

28 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AMELIA espresso
Bakers Dozen
Blue Cafe Bar
Bryher
cocobean chocolate
Croplines Coffee
Cube Seaport
Cycle Torque & Coffee
Dockside Café Winebar
Elm Tree Licensed Café
Exeter Bakery - In The City Café
Fish 'n' Chips
Great Scot
Jo's City Express
Live-Eat
Maggies Cafe
Maple
Poutinerie
Relax Café & Espresso Bar
Signals Café
Smokey Joe's Creole Café
Sweetbrew
The Antique Cafe
The Atrium Café
The Kiosk
Turkish Tukka
Victoria's Cafe
Yolanda Jean Cafe

Theatres in Launceston city centre

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Earl Arts Centre
Princess Theatre

Monuments in Launceston city centre

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Brisbane Hotel Façade
Statue of Diana
Statue of Fortuna
Statue of Venus

Zoos in Launceston city centre

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monkey Enclosure

Bus Stations in Launceston city centre

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1353300335
Launceston Regional Transit Centre

Banks in Launceston city centre

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
B & E Personal Banking
Bendigo Bank
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
MyState
Rabobank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Launceston city centre

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Launceston Plaza
Launceston Plaza

Gyms in Launceston city centre

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fernwood Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Launceston city centre

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Launceston city centre

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Launceston city centre

21 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Launceston city centre

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Invermay Licensed Post Office
Launceston Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Launceston city centre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrews 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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What is the population of Launceston city centre?

Launceston city centre has a population of 3,110 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,920 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Launceston city centre?

Launceston city centre 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. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

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