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Prospect Vale, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Prospect Vale is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 4,952. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,952 Population 33/sq mi density
607 ft Elevation 185 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$23,998 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,998 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,952
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,998
Per Capita$23,998
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units1,981

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Population4,952
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates-41.4810°, 147.1041°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,998
Median Age48.0 years

About Prospect Vale

Prospect Vale is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 4,952. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Prospect Vale has a population of 4,952 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,952
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
149.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Prospect Vale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Prospect Vale is $23,998, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,998 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 470 business establishments.

Income: Prospect Vale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,998
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,998
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)470

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Prospect Vale is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,981 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units1,981

Property Tax

Climate in Prospect Vale

Prospect Vale has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.9°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.3° 29.1
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.9° 28.4
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 8.9° / 22.5° 52.6
Apr 12.3°C / 54°F 6.2° / 18.4° 48.8
May 9.4°C / 49°F 3.9° / 14.8° 49.6
Jun 7.1°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12.3° 49.1
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 11.9° 65.7
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 2.4° / 12.9° 75.3
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.9° 61.6
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 5.1° / 17.4° 45.5
Nov 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.5° 51.6
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.8° 51.0
Prospect Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (386.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4810°N, 147.1041°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 85 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 63 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 124 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
August 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Prospect Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Prospect Vale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS christian, faith MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Prospect Vale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Sotherton'
City Park Radio Museum
Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station)
Launceston Tramway Museum
National Automobile Museum
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Woolmers Historic Estate

Libraries in Prospect Vale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Launceston Library0.0
libraries Tansania0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Longford Library0.0
Ravenswood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Prospect Vale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Evandale Sunday Markets
Evandale Sunday Markets
Launceston Harvest Market

Hotels in Prospect Vale

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Launceston Country Club Casino

Restaurants in Prospect Vale

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bolters Pizzeria
Iron Horse Bar & Grill
Links Restaurant
Terrace Restaurant
Villa Italiana
Watergarden

Golf Courses in Prospect Vale

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Club Tasmania / Prospect Vale Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Prospect Vale

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Ski Resorts Near Prospect Vale

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Prospect Vale

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Launceston AirportLSTMedium Airport
Avoca Airport-Small Airport
Bridport 2nd Airstrip-Small Airport
Campbell Town Airport-Small Airport
Cranbourn Airfield-Small Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)-Small Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)-Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill Airport-Small Airport
Longdown Airport-Small Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)-Small Airport
North Campbell Town Airfield-Small Airport
Original Barnbougle Airstrip-Small Airport
Rostella Airport-Small Airport
Stony Head Military Area Airstrip-Small Airport
Tomahawk Airstrip-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Valley Field Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospect Vale

What is the population of Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale has a population of 4,952 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Prospect Vale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,998, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Prospect Vale?

Prospect Vale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 470 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Prospect Vale?

The median home value in Prospect Vale is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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