Meander Valley Council
Prospect Vale
Prospect Vale at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,433
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Prospect Vale.
Prospect Vale (7250) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Prospect Vale has roughly 5,433 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Prospect Vale scores 8/100 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, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prospect Vale's population at 5,433, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,433
Median age
48
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
5,433
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prospect Vale.
Local schools for Prospect Vale
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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 Vale.
- What is the Prospect Vale postcode?
- Prospect Vale is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prospect Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Prospect Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Prospect Vale on this page, including Prospect High School, St Patrick's College, Summerdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Prospect Vale?
- Prospect Vale has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Prospect Vale?
- Prospect Vale is close to Prospect, Summerhill, Sandhill, Glen Dhu, Kings Meadows.
- What is the population of Prospect Vale?
- Prospect Vale has approximately 5,433 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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