Waverley - St Leonards, TAS 7507
Regional Launceston living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Regional lifestyle
- $250/wk Median
- 28.4% Renters
Waverley - St Leonards Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.9k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $250
- To the CBD
- 7.7km
- Walkability
- 8.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Waverley - St Leonards Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Waverley - St Leonards offers a genuinely different pace from Launceston's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $250 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 3,932, with 28.4% renting rather than owning.
Around Waverley - St Leonards
Waverley - St Leonards Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Waverley - St Leonards Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Waverley - St Leonards
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Waverley - St Leonards
Real questions renters ask before moving to Waverley - St Leonards.
Is Waverley - St Leonards walkable?
Waverley - St Leonards carries a walkability score of 8.9/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Waverley - St Leonards?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Waverley - St Leonards is $250. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $250 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Waverley - St Leonards a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Waverley - St Leonards has a 28.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Waverley - St Leonards family-friendly for renters?
Waverley - St Leonards has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $250/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Launceston.
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