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Launceston

City in Tasmania, Australia

Overview

Launceston, Tasmania's second-largest city, is famed for its blend of colonial architecture and lush natural beauty. The city's riverside setting and proximity to vineyards and national parks make it a charming gateway to Northern Tasmania. Visitors enjoy a laid-back lifestyle, lively arts scene, and easy access to outdoor adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Australia

State

Tasmania

Population

80,943

Time Zone

Australia/Sydney

Coordinates

-41.44°, 147.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,235

Local Cost

$1,370

Local Income

$2,950

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

11.4°C

Summer Avg

16.4°C

Winter Avg

6.7°C

Record High

38.9°C

Record Low

-2.7°C

Humidity

79%

Precipitation

860 mm

Internet Speed

97 Mbps

Upload

34 Mbps

Latency

15 ms

City Vibrancy

115

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

LST

Distance

13 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.