South Launceston, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,536 Population 30/sq mi density

151 ft Elevation 46 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$25,925 median income, 5.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

South Launceston, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,925

66% below

$25,925 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

5.3%

47% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

301 sunny days/yr

Is South Launceston a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Launceston residents earn a median household income of $25,925 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,925. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 431 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Launceston is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

South Launceston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,536

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density30/mi²

Foreign Born18.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,925

Per Capita$25,925

Unemployment5.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$499

Housing

C+

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership53.7%

Housing Units1,814

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days301/yr

Rain28.1 in/yr

Elevation151 ft

Did You Know?

18.8% of residents are foreign-born.