Tasmania · Suburb Profile
South Launceston TAS — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Launceston, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Launceston TAS is 4,894 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Launceston is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in South Launceston is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). South Launceston has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. South Launceston has a population density of 1761.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Launceston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Launceston is $1,279.
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South Launceston Population
South Launceston Median Income & Rent
South Launceston Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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South Launceston Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Launceston Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Launceston Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Launceston Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Launceston Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Launceston Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Launceston Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Launceston Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Launceston Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Launceston Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Launceston Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Launceston Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Launceston Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Launceston Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Launceston School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Launceston Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Launceston Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Launceston Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Launceston How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Launceston Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Launceston Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Launceston Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Launceston Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Launceston Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Launceston Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Launceston Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Launceston Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Launceston Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Launceston Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Launceston When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Launceston Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Launceston Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Launceston Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Launceston Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Launceston Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Launceston
What is the population of South Launceston TAS?
The population of South Launceston TAS is 4,894 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1761.1 people per km².South Launceston is ranked #1,609 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Launceston?
The median personal income in South Launceston TAS is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,886 per week.South Launceston is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Launceston?
Median rent in South Launceston TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Launceston ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Launceston?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Launceston TAS is $1,279. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Launceston?
The median age in South Launceston TAS is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Launceston a good suburb to live in?
South Launceston is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 4,894.The median income is $767/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60616. All dollar figures in AUD.