EAST LAUNCESTON
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THE AREA
Spacious, heritage homes with pristine gardens line the streets in East Launceston, Tasmania. Offering its residents a slow, relaxed way of life yet right on the doorstep of the CBD, the convenience of this suburb makes it one of the most coveted spots to buy in Launceston.
East Launceston is well-equipped with great schools, cafes and shopping along Charles Street and Elphin Road, sporting clubs and health care facilities, but one of its biggest drawcards is its proximity to Launceston’s iconic City Park.
Lifestyle
Community sport lights up East Launceston on the weekend, and residents relish the chance to watch their kids play in one of the suburb’s football leagues. East Launceston Junior Football Club is the suburb’s community-oriented club, bringing many local kids together during its six-month seasons.
While many people are lucky enough to live in properties with big backyards, there are plenty of community spaces for active kids to play in, too. Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre is a go-to for fitness fanatics and families. The popular pool has heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a well-priced fitness centre, a competition pool, swimming lessons and barbeque facilities.
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Community sport lights up East Launceston on the weekend, and residents relish the chance to watch their kids play in one of the suburb’s football leagues. East Launceston Junior Football Club is the suburb’s community-oriented club, bringing many local kids together during its six-month seasons.
While many people are lucky enough to live in properties with big backyards, there are plenty of community spaces for active kids to play in, too. Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre is a go-to for fitness fanatics and families. The popular pool has heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a well-priced fitness centre, a competition pool, swimming lessons and barbeque facilities.
Established in the 1820s, Launceston’s City Park is just a short stroll from East Launceston. Once called the ‘People’s Park’, City Park has a kid’s playground, cafes, multiple picnic spots, and its most unusual feature – a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure. The park’s unlikely residents were a gift from Launceston’s sister city, Ikeda in Japan, and have lived there since the 1980s.
When it comes to education, East Launceston has several public and private schools catering to the many families that call the suburb home. Younger children can attend East Launceston Primary School, Launceston Church Grammar School or St. Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, while many secondary school-aged children attend nearby Newstead College or private school Scotch Oakburn College.
Foodies are well catered for in East Launceston. Maple Café, Relish Café and Le Café on St George are all cosy spots for coffee and brunch, while Eat Street’s pop-up restaurants regularly provide hearty fare for lunch and dinner. Nearby Launceston CBD has multiple supermarkets for weekly shopping and groceries.
The suburb is well-served in terms of healthcare facilities, with the Launceston General Hospital located nearby.
Neighbours
East Launceston’s population of around 2000 people is relatively small, so properties are at a premium here. A mix of families, young working professionals and retirees live in the area, and the addition of newer apartment buildings and townhouses are diversifying the area’s population.
Neighbours
East Launceston’s population of around 2000 people is relatively small, so properties are at a premium here. A mix of families, young working professionals and retirees live in the area, and the addition of newer apartment buildings and townhouses are diversifying the area’s population.
Area features
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
From dance classes at the East Launceston Bowls Club to football games at nearby ovals, community spirit is alive and well in East Launceston. It’s a suburb where friendly families regularly come together, and everyone knows their neighbours.
CITY PARK
There aren’t many places in Australia where you can stroll into the city centre and see a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure. Entry is free to this well-maintained park, and you can spend an afternoon exploring the park’s flower displays, playing a game of outdoor chess, or picnicking on the lawn.
CAFE CULTURE
It’s no secret that Tasmania’s produce is some of the best, and it’s on show at East Launceston’s local cafes. Relish Café on Arthur Street is one of our favourite spots for well-priced coffee with scrambled eggs on toast, freshly baked pastries and banana bread, and decadent milkshakes.
