Launceston city centre
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Launceston city centre, Tasmania's second-largest urban hub, offers a blend of historic architecture, lush gardens, and a thriving food and arts scene. The compact downtown is easy to explore on foot and is renowned for access to the stunning Cataract Gorge. Its relaxed atmosphere and rich heritage make it a hidden Australian gem.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.43°, 147.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,465
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
93
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
50 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
113
Coworking
0
Cafes
62
Nightlife
22
Parks
29
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1510.0
Airport
LST
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 92/100.