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The northern end of Bellvue Avenue still has evidence of landslip with front fences and olde style plantings what is now a reserve. The summit of Bellevue Avenue and the southern end of the street is home to well maintained houses circa 1930s onward with many of the original residents only having just recently vacated due to age. Fantastic views to the mountains in the east and through to the Western Tiers and down the Tamar River from some properties.

A narrow street that doubles as the locals choice for quick access from East Launceston to the Five Ways junction at Sandhill. It winds with a western aspect along the contours of the hills overlooking South Launceston. Homes are perched high above the street in places or below street level in other places. Historically, landslip had been a problem due to a leaky reservoir now converted to a road safety training centre. New homes are being built and old are being renovated with no slippage of the land in the past 50 years - since the reservoir was emptied!!

Talbot Road is a continuation of High Street without the price tag associated with High Street properties. Many of the homes on this, in places divided road ,are accesed by service roads and enjoy relative peace and quiet. Those on its eastern side enjoy mountain views but have steep and, unless already landscaped, inaccessible backyards. Talbot Road Lookout and reserve add to its rustic amenity.

Henry Street is the main arterial road from Ravenswood to the CBD of Launceston - it travels down a windy hill with homes with little connection to each other other than they share the same street through a flood plain used mainly for horse agistment. It terminates near the Northern Tasmanian Cricket ground and KMart shopping complex.

Walter Street is the pick of the four little streets that run east west from Leslie Street to Wellington Street. Homes in Walter Street on the southern side of the street take advantage of views over South Launceston while the homes on its northern side also can be accessed by a discreet walkway - a remnant of a time when South Launceston did not have sewage and the night cart needed access.

Conole Court was developed by Housing Tasmania as an in-fill housing option. Homes in Conole Court are units with landscaped and maintained street gardens. The design of the Court takes advantage of its northerly aspect. Limitations are that Housing Tasmania may not provide re-sale options -- easy ccess to all facilities through a walkway to Wellington Street.

The homes in Leslie Street are good value - most are in excellent condition with a few renovate or detonate options. Well located in terms of access to Wellington Street nearby shops, schools, public transport - Leslie Street is at the base of the hills to the east and the Sandhill to the south - no views but easy access.

Vernon Street runs from Meredith Crescent to Wellington Street. Homes on the northern side of the street are situated below street level at its eastern end. Homes on its southern side have great views down the Tamar River and a northern aspect - a wide street that encourages local hoons. Close to school, and all services with Metro bus links at both ends of the street.

Meredith Crescent is one of those streets that you use every day but don't stop to visit friends or neighbours. It is narrow but a great alternate route. Footpaths and guttering have been retro-fitted at different times so even walking along Meredith Crescent poses challenges. Some homes have steep driveways - some have no parking for visitors and at its southern end it widens and becomes an ordinary but pretty street - close to all facilities at the Five Ways.

Melbourne Street captures what living in South Launceston is like -- it is in places very steep with walkway access to Lawrence Vale Road and it is separated along its length by arterial roads. The homes in its steep section were mostly built circa 1900s as in-fill housing with the occassional 1850s Georgian Cottage scattered along its length. Californian bungalows the other housing type with unsympathetic enclosures of verandahs in many of the homes still waiting to be restored. Glen Dhu School on Melbourne Street is accessed via pedestrian bridge and controlled lights at Wellington Street.

Residents of this street take pride in their gardens and grounds. This in a street that runs along the base of the Lawrence Vale Road hill with many homes with steep back yards running up the hill to the reserve and eucalyptus trees. Named after iconic Launceston Greengrocer and a subdivision built on the original green grocer gardens the homes are circa 1950s and 1960s and good value.

Garden Grove off Gee Street is a pretty ordinary looking street with no trace of its history as the site of one of Launceston's original green grocer gardens. Developed in the 1950s and 1960s there are few period homes in Garden Grove. It is a quiet street with homes at its eastern end with views toward West Launceston and the Sandhill.

Pedder Street is a relatively short no-through road running up the side of hill towards East Launceston – terminating in a turning circle with pedestrian access to the High Street Reserve. Homes in Pedder Street are built on substantial sized blocks circa 1930s art deco with views toward Riverside, West and South Launceston. A child care centre and complex of units used by medical staff from the nearby regional hospital are also situated in Pedder Street.

Like Galvin Street – Garfield street is popular with buyers who still want walking distance access to the CBD but want the quiet of an inner suburb. Homes in Garfield Street are co-joined late Victorian and Edwardian workers cottages. Homes on the southern side of Garfield Street are adjacent to Coronation Park - a park with playing fields and oak trees. A popular park for informal games of touch football and kite flying.

Mulgrave Street is the central access road to most streets in South Launceston – running south to north – homes in Mulgrave Street are an interesting mix of original 1850s bluestone foundation restored farmhouses, 1920s Californian style bungalows with in-fill 1950s brick veneer homes scattered along its length. The street at some time has been subject to extensive earthworks and re-alignment with a number of homes positioned above the street and accessed by a service road.

Hampden Street is a quiet east west oriented street in South Launceston that has pedestrian access to High Street reserve and a hidden gem of a children’s slide. Use this slide and feel like you are launching yourself across Launceston. Homes in Hampden Street are restored 2 bedroom WWI veterans housing with sunroom conversions forming the third bedroom. The centrality of Hampden Street to Launceston CBD and regional hospital make homes in this street a great ‘affordable’ investment for living and or renting.

French Street is accessed via Lord Street, Southern end of St John Street and a steep walking track from the northern end of St John Street. This street has some of the best views in Launceston positioned on the crest of a hill with homes on its northern side overlooking the CBD and Tamar River. Homes on its southern side have views over South and West Launceston. An Edwardian period street that has seen a number of properties re-developed to take advantage of the views.

Lord Street could justifiably be call Lord Ladder. This steep little street oriented toward South Launceston is now paved with blocks rather than bitumen. Homes in Lord Street have street access and driveways, terraced backyards and gardens. Street frontage of the properties is generally less than 20 metres but all homes circa 1920s have been restored. The street is not a one way street although most locals travel down Lord Street rather than up.

Howick Street is an interesting mix of restored ex WWI service housing, public gardens adjacent to the regional hospital, and commercial properties. Homes built in Howick Street have a commanding view over South Launceston and signs warn the unwary truck or van driver of the steepness of its incline. Despite the steepness of the street at its eastern end it is a major east west arterial road linking East Launceston to West Launceston. It is also a major transport hub and home to Launceston’s public transport depot.

The northern boundary of the Launceston General Hospital – Frankland Street at its eastern end provides access to Edwardian townhouses via a walkway. A service road also gives access to late 19th century brick ex nursing and hospital quarters. Deciduous trees line the street, walkway and service roads to these homes. The circa 1930s old Launceston General Hospital is being re-developed as an upmarket residential complex. Walking distance to Charles Street café precinct.