# Walkability — Launceston

How much of daily life sits within a walk of home — a transparent 0–10 walkability score and the everyday destinations you can reach on foot: shops, public transport, schools, parks and health services, plus the streets and terrain in between.

Area: Launceston (Indigenous Area)

More than seven out of ten homes in Launceston have a 15-minute-city walkshed, making it a very walkable place. This is far above the state average, with a typical resident having access to about 6 different types of amenities within a short stroll.

Launceston is very walkable with a score of 6.2, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of 4.7. This accessibility is reflected in the 74.3% of homes that can reach a variety of services within a 15-minute walk.

Most residents have easy access to essentials, with 93.2% within a 15-minute walk of a park and 77% near groceries—both far above the state average. While 87.2% are close to public transport, health services are the least accessible common amenity, with 61.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.

The area has 8 intersections per square kilometre. Its terrain slope is 7.8%, which is about the same as the wider Tasmanian average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 74.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 77.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 87.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 72.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 93.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 61.7% | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 8 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE601006/launceston/topic/walkability