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West Launceston

  • There are around 4,341 residents living in West Launceston
  • Most residents are singles, with 24% aged 60+ years old
  • Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by outright owners
West Launceston Area Boundary Map

Property price trends

These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

$728,327

House median sale price

12% Growth

L

ast 12 months

$502,520

Unit median sale price

10% Growth

L

ast 12 months

Median price trend

This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.

Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

Market activity

A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.

28 Days

House median days on market

12 Days

Unit median days on market

89 Properties

Sold in last 12 months

19 Properties

Available in the last month

Suburb snapshot

Last month West Launceston had 19 properties on sale, with 89 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $728,327, which has increased by 12%. The median sale price for units has been around $502,520 and has increased by 10%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in West Launceston is around $550 and has increased by 12% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $435 and has increased by 6%.

There are around 4,341 residents living in West Launceston. They are predominantly made up of singles, living in detached houses with the majority being outright owners. The most common occupations for locals are clerical and administrative workers, community and personal service workers, and labourers. West Launceston also has a number of primary schools nearby, including Sacred Heart Catholic School and West Launceston Primary School.

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West Launceston residents

Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.

60+

Is the most common age range

Outright Owners

Most common occupant type

Singles

Most common household profile

Professionals

Most common occupation

Detached Houses

Most common property type

Occupant status

This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are outright owners.

1,872

Total properties

Outright Owners

(36%)

Mortgaged Owners

(31%)

Renters

(30%)

Other

(3%)

Community Housing

(0%)

Property types

This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.

2,042

Total properties

Detached Houses

(84%)

Townhouses

(9%)

Apartments

(8%)

Other

(0%)

Age ranges

This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.

19-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

60+

Under 18

Household profiles

This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is singles.

Couples

Families

Lone Parents

Other

Singles

Individual yearly income

This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.

3,298

individuals

$35k - $78k

(39%)

$0k - $34k

(38%)

$79k - $103k

(12%)

$104k - $182k

(9%)

$182k+

(2%)

Occupations

The top 5 occupations in West Launceston.

1

Professionals

2

Technicians and Trades Workers

3

Community and Personal Service Workers

4

Managers

5

Clerical and Administrative Workers
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Nearby education

Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.

Sacred Heart Catholic School

K - Yr 6

Catholic

West Launceston Primary School

K - Yr 6

Government

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Launceston

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