41.4443° S, 147.1377° E
LAUNCESTON
Most Famous People Born in Launceston, Australia
- Notable people
- 308
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1939
- Most distinctive
- Cricket 25.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Launceston during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Launceston Is Known For
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Cricket is Launceston's biggest profession — 32% of all notables (99).
Launceston over-indexes on cricket — 25.2× the global rate.
Launceston under-produces actor — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Launceston's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Sport Clear ×
0004 SPORT
Richie Porte
Born 1985
0006 SPORT
Matthew Goss
Born 1986
0031 SPORT
Michael Grenda
Born 1964
0041 SPORT
Georgia Baker
Born 1994
0156 SPORT
Sean Sullivan (Radsportler)
Born 1978
0237 SPORT
Matthew Rice
Born 1979