Prospect is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1722 for the state suburb of Prospect.[1] It is a suburb of Launceston.
Prospect Launceston, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41°28′14″S 147°08′02″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 1,722 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7250 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 8 km (5 mi) S of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
Region | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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The Mount Pleasant Laboratories[2] are Tasmanian government laboratories located in Prospect and include:
A sawmill, stonemason, Tasmanian Independent Retailers[3] state distribution centre dominate the area. There are a number of restaurants and shops along Westbury Road - Prospect's main commercial corridor - including Supa IGA. The Silverdome Complex[4] is a multi use facility incorporating an indoor cycling track, netball courts and concert seating. The home of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Offices.
Prospect was gazetted as a locality in 1963.[5]
The Midland Highway forms most of the eastern boundary.[6]
National Route 1 (Midland Highway) runs through the north-east corner, and the Bass Highway runs through to the west.[5][7]
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Meander Valley Council |
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