Rocherlea

TAS 7248 • Rest of TAS

1,033
Population (2021)
$24,336
Median Income
18.73 km²
Area
132m
Elevation

About Rocherlea

Rocherlea is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Tasmania, located within the Launceston (City) area. With a population of 1,033 and a median income of $24,336, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 18.73 km² at an elevation of 132m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of TAS.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Rocherlea provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Rocherlea falls under postcode 7248 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7248
Urban Area
Launceston
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.38°, 147.16°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
18.73 km²
Elevation
132m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$867
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,081
Census 2021
1,033
4.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$21,320
Income 2021
$24,336
14.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 883
Born Overseas 39

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. South Korea 6
  • 2. England 5
  • 3. Philippines 5
  • 4. Sri Lanka 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 480
Australian 454
Australian Aboriginal 102
Scottish 73
Irish 57
German 25
Italian 14
Dutch 12
French 7
Korean 6

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

833
Both parents born in Australia
46
Both parents born overseas
54
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
59.5%
Christianity
28.4%
Islam
0.8%
Buddhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (7.6%)
5-14 years
175 (16.9%)
15-19 years
73 (7.1%)
20-24 years
76 (7.4%)
25-34 years
148 (14.3%)
35-44 years
117 (11.3%)
45-54 years
133 (12.9%)
55-64 years
131 (12.7%)
65-74 years
74 (7.2%)
75-84 years
24 (2.3%)
85+ years
3 (0.3%)

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