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Prospect
LauncestonTasmania
Prospect is located in Tasmania
Prospect
Prospect
Location in Tasmania
Population 1,722 (2016 census)
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
Suburbs around Prospect:
Summerhill West Launceston South Launceston
Prospect Vale Prospect Kings Meadows
Prospect Vale Youngtown Youngtown

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 provides a population of 1722 for the state suburb of Prospect. It is a suburb of Launceston.

The Mount Pleasant Laboratories are Tasmanian government laboratories located in Prospect and include:

  • Diagnostic Services - Researching the Tasmanian devil facial tumor disease
  • Animal Health Laboratory
  • Water Microbiology Laboratory
  • Veterinary Pathology and Fish Microbiology
  • Seed Laboratory and Certification

A sawmill, stonemason, Tasmanian Independent Retailers 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 is a multi use facility incorporating an indoor cycling track, netball courts and concert seating. The home of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Offices.

Road infrastructure

National Route 1 (Midland Highway) runs through the north-east corner, and the Bass Highway runs through to the west.

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