Prospect, TAS 7250 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Prospect is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7250, home to 1,908 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 163 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population1,908
Median age43
Area6.8 km²
To CBD163 km
LGALaunceston

Demographics

Population
1,908
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,233 /week
Median personal income
$753 /week
Median family income
$1,756 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Launceston
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Prospect High School Secondary · Government
  • Summerdale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Launceston Special · Government
  • Glen Dhu Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kings Meadows High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 62 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Westbury Rd before Stanley St bus · 125 m
  • Westbury Rd after Stanley St bus · 155 m
  • Westbury Rd after Ralph St bus · 318 m
  • Westbury Rd before Ralph St bus · 340 m
  • St Patrick's College, Westbury Rd bus · 462 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 65 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 21 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 3.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.9% of the 1,088 resolvable premises in Prospect. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 99.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 7,065 across the Launceston LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,164 other offences, 1,410 violent offences, 231 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Launceston — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Prospect?

Prospect (TAS 7250) had 1,908 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Launceston local government area.

What is the median rent in Prospect?

The median advertised rent in Prospect is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Prospect?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Prospect covering government sectors. Nearest include: Prospect High School (0.5 km), Summerdale Primary School (0.6 km), Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Launceston (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Prospect?

Prospect is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Prospect?

Across Launceston LGA, 7,065 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,164), violent (1,410), break-ins (231). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Prospect?

In Prospect, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (3.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Prospect?

62 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Prospect centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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