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St Leonards suburb profile

St Leonards is a quiet, established residential suburb on Launceston's eastern fringe, known for roomy blocks and low-rise family homes set along tree-lined streets. It tends to attract families and retirees seeking a relaxed pace with everyday conveniences close at hand, including a local shopping area and community facilities, while more extensive retail and services are a short drive away in central Launceston. The suburb offers school options nearby, parks and sporting grounds for weekend activity, and easy access to main roads that connect to the rest of the city, making it practical for commuters and local life.

St Leonards property market performance

This suburb sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 20.2% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 9 houses and 1 unit were sold. Houses sold in a median of 28 days.

The rental market in St Leonards shows house rents averaged $590 a week and have grown strongly, up 20.4% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.2%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
91
Median days on market
Past 12 months
28N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$590N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
20.4%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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St Leonards demographics

St Leonards is home to 2,351 people, with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,572 a week, roughly $81,700 a year. These figures describe the typical resident and household finances without further location detail.

Families dominate the composition: couple families with children are the largest single group at 40.2%, and couple families without children are close behind on 38.7%. Together they account for 78.9% of reported families, while one-parent families make up 20.1% and other families 0.9%.

Homes in St Leonards are largely owner-occupied, with 32.2% owned outright and 45.8% owned with a mortgage, totalling 78.0% owner-occupation, while 21.9% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near St Leonards

Some popular suburbs near St Leonards include:

  • Norwood: Established, leafy neighbourhood offering tree-lined streets and an everyday suburban feel.
  • Waverley: Suburban area with rolling streets, pocket reserves and family-oriented housing.
  • Punchbowl: Small residential pocket with bushland nearby and elevated outlooks.
  • Relbia: Semi-rural locality with larger lots and a countryside atmosphere.
  • Kings Meadows: Extensive residential suburb with varied housing, numerous parks and local facilities.

How does St Leonards compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: St Leonards’s median house price is 0.6% higher than Kings Meadows’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in St Leonards have grown 13.0% higher than in Norwood.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Norwood are selling 57.1% faster than in St Leonards.

Choose the right real estate agents in St Leonards

There are 36 real estate agents in St Leonards, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 47.1% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in St Leonards typically range from 2.38% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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