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Tasmania · Postcode 7250
Prospect Vale postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 157 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Prospect Vale at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Prospect Vale vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Prospect Vale | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,268 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,430 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Prospect Vale (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 157 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area. It is administered by Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Prospect Vale has a population of 5,433 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,268, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 162 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Prospect Vale includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,430, with 2,345 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Prospect Vale scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Prospect Vale is served by St Patrick's College.
Prospect Vale is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Prospect Vale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,433 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $710/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,430 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 10.0 km² |
| Population Density | 544/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,345 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 162 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.481 |
| Longitude | 147.126 |
| Distance from Hobart | 157 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 791 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 547 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,180 (21.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,408 (25.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,488 (27.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 840 (15.5%) |
| Asthma | 587 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 338 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 312 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 208 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 182 (3.3%) |
| Dementia | 54 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 142 (6.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 927 (40.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 857 (36.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 394 (17.0%) |
Schools in Prospect Vale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Prospect Vale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Prospect Vale
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.