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8 Thrower Street
West Launceston TAS 7250

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 189m2
Land area: 793m2
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Property Details for 8 Thrower St, West Launceston

8 Thrower St, West Launceston is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1984. The property has a land size of 793m2 and floor size of 189m2.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1984
Floor Size
189m2
Land Size
793m2
Local Government
Launceston

Last Listing description (January 2026)

Situated just a few minutes' walk from the iconic Cataract Gorge "Thrower Cottage" is a substantial home that offers flexible living and privacy. Accommodating up to 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the home is set back from the street in an elevated position.

A spacious kitchen with modern appliances lends itself to entertaining and has easy access to the dining area. The light filled living area is again spacious and is the perfect place to relax.

The property is currently utilised as an Airbnb and has been an incredibly popular choice for travellers of varying demographics. This property is available for purchase on a walk-in, walk-out basis. *

The location cannot be understated. The first basin is literally only a few minutes' walk and access to the Zig-Zag track is at the end of the street. During the summer months enjoy use of the pool, a bite to eat from the Basin Cafe, or treat yourself to a delicious meal from the Gorge Restaurant.

Howell Property Group has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee its validity. Prospective clients are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Property History for 8 Thrower St, West Launceston, TAS 7250

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Listed for Rent
$550/w
11 May 2022
  • 13 Nov 2025
    Listed for Sale Best Offer Over $725,000
  • 06 Feb 2025
    Listed for Sale Best Offer Over $725,000
  • 08 Aug 2023
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About West Launceston 7250

The size of West Launceston is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. There are 11 parks, covering nearly 26.0% of the total area. The population of West Launceston in 2016 was 4212 people. By 2021 the population was 4316 showing a population growth of 2.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Launceston is 50-59 years. Households in West Launceston are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Launceston work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.10% of the homes in West Launceston were owner-occupied compared with 68.40% in 2016.

West Launceston has 2,149 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Launceston have seen a 42.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 48.76% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in West Launceston is $736,808 while the median value for Units is $510,309.
  • Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $445.
There are currently 14 properties listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in West launceston on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 94 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West launceston.

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