Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
26 Bourke Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ
General Residential Zone
LEP: Launceston Interim Planning Scheme 2015 (LIPS) / Tasmanian Planning Scheme (TPS)
Height Limit
9 metres or 2–3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400–500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
26 Bourke Street, Launceston is located in the CBD with moderate traffic activity typical of urban Launceston. The property benefits from central positioning with reasonable access to arterial routes, though peak hour congestion can affect movement through the city center.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) typically causes delays on surrounding CBD streets with increased congestion on Cameron Street and Bourke Street approaches. Local traffic increases during business hours due to CBD activity.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access with Launceston Bus Station within 200-300 meters; Metro Tasmania bus services operate extensively through the CBD with multiple routes accessible from nearby stops.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: York St Stop C1 (0.8km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
York St Stop C1
bus
Connaught Cr/Laura St Out
bus
St John St Stop B1
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Connaught Cr opp Rocklynn Pl
bus
Howick St past Charles St Out
bus
Wellington St Stop 6 Out
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High St before Mary St Out
bus
York St/Welman St In
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Brisbane St Stop 2 In
bus
Flood Risk
Launceston is situated at the confluence of the South Esk and North Esk Rivers, forming the Tamar River. The city has experienced significant historical floods (notably 1929, 1972, and 2016), and much of the CBD and lower-lying suburbs fall within identified flood study areas. Tasmania's Flood Overlay regime applies, requiring risk assessment and mitigation for development in affected zones.
Planning Controls
- •Tasmanian Flood Overlay (TFO) mapping based on 1% AEP and Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) extents
- •Mandatory floor level requirements for new buildings in identified flood zones
- •Development restrictions in high-hazard areas; conditional approval in flood-prone zones with mitigation measures
- •Consideration of cumulative flood risk from South Esk River, North Esk River, and Tamar River confluence effects
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Launceston is located in northern Tasmania with mixed bushfire risk depending on specific suburb location. Fringe-rural and hillside suburbs (such as those to the south and west) carry moderate risk exposure to surrounding eucalypt forests and woodland. Inner Launceston suburbs have lower risk, but the broader municipality warrants BAL-19 consideration for many properties, particularly those with vegetation interfaces or elevated topography.
Crime & Safety
Launceston experiences crime rates broadly consistent with Tasmania's regional centres, with theft offences representing the largest crime category. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns typical of regional Australian cities of similar size. Property crimes and assault incidents occur at moderate levels comparable to state averages for non-metropolitan areas.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
Launceston is Tasmania's second-largest city with a well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian heritage core, particularly in the city centre and surrounding inner suburbs. The city centre and adjacent areas contain multiple state-listed heritage places, and several neighbourhoods are subject to local heritage overlays and conservation area provisions. Properties within the historic precinct typically face development restrictions and approval requirements to maintain the area's character.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Façade and external architectural elements preservation requirements
- •Prohibited or restricted demolition of heritage-significant structures
- •Development approval requirements for alterations in heritage precincts
- •Limitations on new construction height and setbacks in conservation zones
Nearby Heritage Items