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City of Launceston

Population

70,055

City of Launceston is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 43 suburbs with a population of 70,055 residents. For property investors analysing City of Launceston capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 49% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.

The current median house price in City of Launceston is approximately $598K, making it an affordable entry point for first-time investors. City of Launceston property investment fundamentals show moderate signals.

Growth Performance Prediction

Top 49% of areas

Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.

Overall Growth Potential

51%Average

Outperforms 51% of all LGAs

Key Market Indicators

High New Home Construction

Supply Score

1/5

Poor New Projects Upcoming

Project Score

2/5

Poor Population Forecasts

Population Score

3/5

Investment Outlook

This area shows moderate growth potential with mixed indicators across key market factors. Consider evaluating specific factors before investing.

Em

Employment Diveristy

Health Care and Social Assistance - 18.00%

Retail Trade - 14.00%

Education and Training - 11.00%

Accommodation and Food Services - 8.00%

Others - 49.00%

Commute Time

12mins

6kms

Common Transport Methods
car75%
walk6%
bus1%
Income Growth

Average Income

43 Suburbs in City of Launceston

Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)

Trend Indicators:

Price/yield increasing compared to previous period
Price/yield decreasing compared to previous period
Suburb Name
Asking Price
Yield
Swan Bay (Tas.)
$699.0k
1.68%
Norwood (Tas.)
$599.0k
5.02%
West Launceston
$665.0k
4.51%
Rocherlea
$335.0k
6.46%
St Leonards (Tas.)
$990.0k
4.79%
Waverley (Tas.)
$329.0k
5.73%
Mayfield (Tas.)
$339.0k
6.05%
Youngtown
$600.0k
4.52%
Kings Meadows
$529.9k
4.66%
Mowbray (Tas.)
$459.0k
5.51%
South Launceston
$585.0k
4.59%
Invermay (Tas.)
$479.0k
5.31%
Newnham
$475.0k
4.51%
Punchbowl (Tas.)
$435.0k
4.75%
Ravenswood (Tas.)
$369.0k
5.78%
Blessington
$460.0k
0%
Dilston
$1.3m
3.65%
Relbia
$1.8m
1.18%
Underwood (Tas.)
$685.0k
3.83%
Newstead (Tas.)
$695.0k
4.03%
Bangor (Tas.)
$780.0k
0%
East Launceston
$845.0k
4.65%
Lilydale (Tas.)
$895.0k
4.08%
Prospect (Tas.)
$535.0k
4.59%
Tunnel
$1.4m
3.25%
Lalla
$550.0k
2.74%
Karoola
$849.0k
0%
Summerhill
$555.0k
5.00%
Launceston
$865.0k
4.42%
Nunamara
$1.4m
0%
Lebrina
$699.0k
0%
Tayene
$325.0k
0%
Wyena
$999.0k
0%

City of Launceston Property Investment FAQs

Is City of Launceston a good area for property investment in 2026?

City of Launceston ranks in the top 49% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. City of Launceston shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.

What is the median house price in City of Launceston?

The current median house price across City of Launceston is approximately $598K. This median price reflects sales data from properties across all 43 suburbs within the Local Government Area. At this price point, City of Launceston represents an affordable entry into the Australian property market, potentially offering higher rental yields and cash flow positive opportunities.

What are the best suburbs to invest in City of Launceston?

City of Launceston contains 43 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within City of Launceston depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 43 suburbs in City of Launceston ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.

What is the capital growth outlook for City of Launceston?

City of Launceston's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. City of Launceston shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.

What is the population of City of Launceston?

City of Launceston has a population of approximately 70,055 residents across its 43 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in City of Launceston as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.

How many suburbs are in City of Launceston council area?

City of Launceston Local Government Area contains 43 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in City of Launceston, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 43 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within City of Launceston.

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