Prospect, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prospect Launceston, Tasmania
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 area located in Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the Launceston local government area. This suburb is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of the main city of Launceston. In 2016, a count showed that 1722 people lived in Prospect. It is a well-known suburb of Launceston.

What You Can Find in Prospect

Prospect is home to important facilities and businesses. It has a mix of residential areas and places where people work and shop.

Mount Pleasant Laboratories

The Tasmanian government runs special laboratories in Prospect. These labs are called the Mount Pleasant Laboratories. They do important research and testing.

• Diagnostic Services: This lab studies diseases, including the serious facial tumour disease affecting Tasmanian devils.
• Animal Health Laboratory: Here, scientists check the health of animals.
• Water Microbiology Laboratory: This lab tests water to make sure it is safe.
• Veterinary Pathology and Fish Microbiology: They study animal diseases and tiny living things in fish.
• Seed Laboratory and Certification: This lab checks seeds to ensure they are healthy and good for planting.

Local Businesses and Shops

Prospect has several businesses that are important to the area. You can find a sawmill and a stonemason. There is also a large distribution center for stores, which helps get products to shops across the state.

Along Westbury Road, which is Prospect's main shopping street, you will find many restaurants and shops. This includes a branch of IGA, a popular grocery store.

Silverdome Complex

The Silverdome is a big building in Prospect used for many different things. It has an indoor track for cycling races. It also has courts for sports like netball. The Silverdome can even be set up for concerts and other big events. It is also where the offices for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport are located. This institute helps train athletes.

History of Prospect

Prospect became an officially recognized place, or "locality," in 1963. This means it was formally named and defined as a specific area.

Geography and Roads

Prospect is located near important roads that connect it to other parts of Tasmania.

Major Highways

The Midland Highway is a key road that runs along most of Prospect's eastern side. This highway is also known as National Route 1. It passes through the north-east part of Prospect. The Bass Highway also runs through the western side of the area. These highways help people travel to and from Prospect easily.