St Leonards
TAS 7250 • Rest of TAS
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a semi-rural suburb located approximately 10 kilometres north of Launceston in northern Tasmania. With a population of around 2,000 residents, the suburb offers a peaceful country setting with views of the Tamar Valley and surrounding farmland. The community is predominantly established families and retirees who enjoy the balance of rural tranquillity and proximity to Launceston's services.
The suburb features a historic village centre with a heritage-listed church, a primary school, and a popular vineyard nearby. St Leonards is surrounded by productive farmland and is close to the Tamar Valley wine trail. It attracts those seeking affordable housing with generous lot sizes, a quiet lifestyle, and easy access to Launceston for work, shopping, and services.
St Leonards falls under postcode 7250 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Route 80 — Launceston CBD 20 min
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Tasmania has no suburban rail; bus and car are the main transport options
Rural suburb with no footpaths in most areas; car essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Abbott & Mary Streets
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53 Howick Street
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107-119 Paterson Street
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40A Ravenswood Road
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Punchbowl Road
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55 Bourke Street
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74 Elphin Road
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4 Invermay Road
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10 Lyttleton Street
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31-37 Tudor Avenue
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30 Cypress Street
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Norwood Avenue
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161 Penquite Road
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Ralph Street
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452A West Tamar Road
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354 West Tamar Road
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Cleghorn Avenue
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Prossers Forest Road
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38 Station Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 48
- 2. New Zealand 18
- 3. India 14
- 4. Philippines 12
- 5. Afghanistan 11
- 6. Germany 11
- 7. United States 11
- 8. Malaysia 6
- 9. Thailand 6
- 10. Wales 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)