Prospect Vale, TAS 7250 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Prospect Vale is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7250, home to 5,433 residents with a settled, mature community. 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$300 /wk
Population5,433
Median age48
Area10 km²
To CBD163 km
LGAMeander Valley

Demographics

Population
5,433
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,268 /week
Median personal income
$710 /week
Median family income
$1,710 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Meander Valley
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
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,430
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

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

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 45 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Westbury Rd after Burrows St bus · 102 m
  • Westbury Rd at Burrows St bus · 149 m
  • Las Vegas Dr before Country Club Av bus · 150 m
  • Country Club Av before Westbury Rd bus · 197 m
  • Country Club Av before Las Vagas Dr bus · 212 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 13 restaurants
  • 57 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 24 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 99.2% of the 3,154 resolvable premises in Prospect Vale. 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: 99.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.7%

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: 862 across the Meander Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 362 other offences, 231 violent offences, 24 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale (TAS 7250) had 5,433 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Meander Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Prospect Vale?

The median advertised rent in Prospect Vale is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Prospect Vale?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Prospect Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Prospect High School (0.9 km), Summerdale Primary School (1.7 km), Kings Meadows High School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Prospect Vale?

Across Meander Valley LGA, 862 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (362), violent (231), break-ins (24). 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 Vale?

In Prospect Vale, 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 Vale?

45 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Prospect Vale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 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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