Prospect Vale, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Prospect Vale, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Prospect Vale |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.4838 |
| Longitude | 147.11349 |
| Population | 4,952 |
| Density | 493.7 /km² |
| Area | 10.0 km² |
| Elevation | 185 m |
| Postcode | 7250 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 156 km north |
Prospect Vale is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,952. The locality covers an area of 10.0 km², giving a population density of about 493.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 185 m above sea level. It lies approximately 156 km north of Hobart. Prospect Vale is located at 41.4838°S, 147.1135°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7250. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Prospect Vale unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rolling hills of the Meander Valley begin to soften and broaden. It lies 6.0 km south-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 201°T), and is situated 10.5 km south of Newnham. The air here carries a crispness, a subtle scent of damp earth and eucalyptus that speaks of the fertile, well-watered country. Fields of emerald pasture, crisscrossed by dark lines of fencing, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature trees that cast long shadows as the sun begins its descent. Beyond these cultivated expanses, the land rises into more rugged, bush-clad country, a wilder counterpoint to the orderly farms, hinting at the untamed heart of Tasmania that lies just beyond the settled areas.
The story of Prospect Vale is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Meander Valley, a region long shaped by the farmer's hand. For generations, dairy herds have grazed these verdant pastures, their contented lowing a soft soundtrack to the days. This enduring connection to the land has fostered a quiet, industrious character within Prospect Vale, a place where hard work is understood and appreciated. While agriculture remains its backbone, the proximity to larger centres has also allowed for a blend of rural charm and suburban convenience, attracting families and those seeking a more peaceful pace of life without sacrificing access to amenities. The very texture of the soil here, a rich loam, seems to hold the memory of countless seasons and the quiet perseverance of those who have worked it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Prospect Vale, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Prospect Vale, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Prospect Vale includes the postcode (7250), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Prospect Vale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |