The locality is about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) east of the town of Launceston.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 2143 for East Launceston.

East Launceston was gazetted as a locality in 1963.

[4] Route A3 (Brisbane Street / Elphin Road) passes the north-western to eastern boundaries, from where various streets provide access to the locality.

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