West Launceston, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,050 Population 110/sq mi density

256 ft Elevation 78 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$26,803 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

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

West Launceston, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,803

64% below

$26,803 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

54°F

301 sunny days/yr

Is West Launceston a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

West Launceston residents earn a median household income of $26,803 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,803. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 385 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

West 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

Population4,050

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density110/mi²

Foreign Born15.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,803

Per Capita$26,803

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$515

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership68.8%

Housing Units1,620

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days301/yr

Rain28.1 in/yr

Elevation256 ft

Did You Know?

15.8% of residents are foreign-born.