St Leonards
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for St Leonards, TAS 7250.
About St Leonards
Welcome to St Leonards
St Leonards sits on the eastern edge of Launceston, a short drive from the CBD along the East Tamar Highway corridor, bordered by Waverley, Norwood, Punchbowl and Newstead. It has grown from a semi-rural service village into a settled residential suburb, but it still carries a slightly looser, more spacious feel than the tighter inner streets of South Launceston or Norwood nearby.
With a population of 2,351 and a median age of 38, St Leonards suits a broad mix of residents — young families after a bit more land, established households looking for value close to the city, and buyers priced out of more expensive pockets of Launceston who don't want to compromise on convenience.
Lifestyle & character
St Leonards has always been a working suburb with a practical, unpretentious character. Its main strip caters to everyday needs rather than boutique browsing, and locals tend to head into Launceston's CBD or the shopping precincts around Kings Meadows for bigger outings, cafes and entertainment. What St Leonards offers instead is breathing room — larger blocks, a quieter pace, and easy access to the surrounding countryside toward the Tamar Valley.
Getting around
The suburb's position on the East Tamar Highway makes it a straightforward commute into central Launceston, generally around ten to fifteen minutes by car depending on traffic through Newstead and South Launceston. Public bus services connect St Leonards to the city centre, and the road network also gives quick access north toward the Tamar Valley wine region and Launceston Airport, making it a practical base for anyone who travels regularly.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with St Leonards Primary School providing a public option within the suburb itself and Larmenier Catholic School offering a Catholic education pathway nearby. For secondary schooling, residents typically look to the broader Launceston network, with Punchbowl and South Launceston close enough for easy drop-offs. The suburb's median age of 38 reflects a solid base of families and working households rather than a retiree or student-heavy demographic.
Parks & recreation
St Leonards retains pockets of open, semi-rural land that give it more room to move than many inner Launceston suburbs, with reserves and sporting grounds serving local clubs and weekend recreation. Its proximity to Newstead and the eastern approaches to Launceston also means quick access to more extensive parkland and the walking and cycling routes that trace the city's fringes.
The property market
St Leonards has recorded strong recent momentum, with house prices climbing 17.1% to a current median of $600,000. Median rent sits at $585 a week, reflecting solid rental demand for a suburb that offers more space than inner-city alternatives. Current listings are dominated by established houses, making up 67% of stock, with the remaining 33% made up of land — a sign that some further residential development is still working its way through the suburb, appealing to buyers wanting to build rather than buy established.
Housing & architecture
Housing in St Leonards ranges from older weatherboard and brick-veneer homes on generous blocks to newer builds on subdivided land, a mix that suits buyers who want either a renovation project or a straightforward, low-maintenance new home. The availability of land listings alongside established houses gives the suburb a rare flexibility in the Launceston market, where buyers can choose between an existing property in Waverley-style established streets or a fresh build on the suburb's newer pockets.
Market snapshot
St Leonards property market
Median sale price
$600k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$585
per week
Gross rental yield
5.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$475k
Median
$600k
Premium
$868k
Days on market
17
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
21
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +3.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in St Leonards by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for St Leonards, TAS 7250.
Population
2,351
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,572
median, per week
Median rent
$290
per week
Median mortgage
$1,300
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in St Leonards
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in St Leonards
$675k
Lot 1 Laimar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
40577 Tasman Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$348k
1 Tenzing Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$745k
34 Hillary Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
St Leonards suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in St Leonards?
The median house price in St Leonards, TAS is $600k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.1%.
How much is rent in St Leonards?
The median weekly rent in St Leonards is around $585 per week.
Is St Leonards a good place to live?
St Leonards is a semi-rural residential locality in the local government area of Launceston in the Launceston region of Tasmania. St Leonards is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 2,351 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of St Leonards?
St Leonards has a population of 2,351 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in St Leonards?
There are 2 schools in or near St Leonards, including Larmenier Catholic School and St Leonards Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in St Leonards?
Properties in St Leonards take around 17 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in St Leonards?
Entry-level properties in St Leonards start around $475k, while premium homes reach $868k.
What suburbs are near St Leonards?
Suburbs near St Leonards include Waverley, Norwood, Punchbowl, Newstead and South Launceston.
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