Tasmania · Postcode 7250
Prospect postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 156 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Prospect 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 vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Prospect | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,233 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -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 (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 156 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, Prospect has a population of 1,908 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,233, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 64 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Prospect includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 815 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Prospect scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Prospect is served by Prospect High School.
Prospect is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Prospect details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,908 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,233/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $753/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population Density | 281/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 815 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 64 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.483333 |
| Longitude | 147.139722 |
| Distance from Hobart | 156 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| 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 | 289 (15.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 226 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 490 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 474 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 437 (22.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 259 (13.6%) |
| Asthma | 208 (10.9%) |
| Diabetes | 111 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 94 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 63 (3.3%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 59 (7.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 337 (41.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 289 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 128 (15.7%) |
Schools in Prospect
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Prospect. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Prospect
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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.