Prospect
TAS 7250 • Rest of TAS
About Prospect
Prospect is a residential urban locality situated approximately 8 kilometres south of Launceston in Tasmania's City of Launceston local government area. With a population of around 1,908 residents recorded in the 2021 census, it is a well-established suburb with a median age of 43 and a predominantly Australian-born community. The area sits along the Midland Highway corridor and is home to the State Government's Mount Pleasant Laboratories, a significant research facility. Prospect was formally gazetted as a locality in 1963 and has grown steadily as part of greater Launceston.
Prospect offers a practical suburban lifestyle with a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential land uses centred on Westbury Road, the suburb's main commercial strip. The Silverdome Complex provides major indoor sports and entertainment facilities including an indoor cycling velodrome and netball courts, and serves as headquarters for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport. Everyday needs are met by local shops including an IGA supermarket, cafes, and a range of services. The area attracts families and working professionals seeking affordable housing within easy reach of Launceston's city centre.
Prospect falls under postcode 7250 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Launceston) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania Route 80/82 — Launceston CBD via Kings Meadows ~20 min
- Metro Tasmania Route 84 — Youngtown and Prospect Vale ~15 min
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Tasmania has no metropolitan train network. The Midland Highway provides direct road access to Launceston.
Prospect is a car-dependent suburb. Local shops and services are accessible on Westbury Road but most destinations require driving. Metro bus services connect to Launceston CBD.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths350-358 Westbury Road Prospect 7250 TAS
Schools
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Cnr Abbott & Mary Streets
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53 Howick Street
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107-119 Paterson Street
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40A Ravenswood Road
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Punchbowl Road
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55 Bourke Street
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74 Elphin Road
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4 Invermay Road
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10 Lyttleton Street
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31-37 Tudor Avenue
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30 Cypress Street
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Norwood Avenue
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161 Penquite Road
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Ralph Street
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452A West Tamar Road
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354 West Tamar Road
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Cleghorn Avenue
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Prossers Forest Road
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38 Station Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 39
- 2. India 37
- 3. Nepal 26
- 4. China 22
- 5. Philippines 19
- 6. Netherlands 16
- 7. Malaysia 15
- 8. Iran 9
- 9. New Zealand 9
- 10. Chile 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)