Meander Valley Council
Prospect
Prospect at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
51.1k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Prospect.
Prospect (7250) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Prospect has roughly 51,133 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Prospect scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prospect's population at 51,133, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
51,133
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51,133
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prospect.
Local schools for Prospect
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Government School Catchment
Prospect High School
Summerdale Primary School
Kings Meadows High School
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Frequently asked
About Prospect.
- What is the Prospect postcode?
- Prospect is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prospect?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Prospect?
- There are 20 schools serving Prospect on this page, including Prospect High School, St Patrick's College, Summerdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Prospect?
- Prospect has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Prospect?
- Prospect is close to Prospect Vale, Youngtown, Summerhill, Kings Meadows, Sandhill.
- What is the population of Prospect?
- Prospect has approximately 51,133 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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