West Launceston
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
West Launceston is a scenic suburb set on the western hills above central Launceston, Tasmania. With easy access to Cataract Gorge and leafy residential streets, it offers a relaxed pace, outdoor lifestyle, and a welcoming community vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
4,316
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.45°, 147.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,502
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
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
228 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
92
Coworking
0
Cafes
48
Nightlife
18
Parks
26
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
574.0
Airport
LST
Distance
12 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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 80/100.