Prospect
TAS 7250 · Launceston
1,908 (2021) → 1,877 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Prospect is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 156km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Prospect are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 25/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Prospect has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.04%), India (1.94%), Nepal (1.36%), China (1.15%), Philippines (1%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.94%), Nepali (1.31%), Persian ED (0.79%), Malayalam (0.63%), Spanish (0.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Prospect High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 957
- St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick CentreSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 962
- Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 965
- Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 976
- OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 973
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1007
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 997
- OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 3.9km
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1059
- Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1020
- West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1040
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 1051
- Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1117
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Prospect
How far is Prospect from Hobart CBD?
Prospect is about 156.2 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Prospect?
Prospect has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Prospect?
Prospect has a transport score of 25/100 and 12 bus stops.