Prospect Vale

TAS 7250 · Meander Valley

5,433 (2021) → 5,454 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,433

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Prospect Vale is a stable suburb in Meander Valley, TAS 7250, about 157km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Prospect Vale are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 28/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Prospect Vale has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

156.6 km

To Hobart CBD

4.7 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

5,433

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,268

vs NSW median-31.5%

Bachelor degree or higher28.9%

Born in Australia83.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,868 / 325 / 147

Top countries of birth: England (3.06%), India (0.66%), Philippines (0.61%), New Zealand (0.59%), Netherlands (0.52%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.7%), Nepali (0.57%), Italian (0.44%), Malayalam (0.39%), Tagalog (0.33%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

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.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1018
St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick CentreSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
Prospect High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 957
Summerdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 976
West Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1040
Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1007
Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 962
Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 965
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1051
John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1059
Trevallyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1048
Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 992

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

39Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C

Summer max

12.6°C

Winter max

660mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets

77 in suburbCafes/Rest.

2016 in suburbParks

98 in suburbPlaygrounds

248 in suburbPools

40 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

439 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (4.7 km)

Nearest vet4.7 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (11.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

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

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.18

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.10%

Projected population 20415,834

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Meander Valley

Travellers RestData not available16transport Blackstone HeightsData not available26transport HadspenData not available24transport CarrickData not available10transport WestwoodData not available0transport OaksData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Prospect Vale

How far is Prospect Vale from Hobart CBD?

Prospect Vale is about 156.6 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale has a transport score of 28/100 and 39 bus stops.