Prospect Vale - Blackstone, TAS 7124
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Launceston's centre.
- Small-town feel
- $300/wk Median
- 23.1% Renters
Prospect Vale - Blackstone Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.8k
- Median age
- 46
- Median weekly rent
- $300
- To the CBD
- 7.4km
- Walkability
- 9.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Prospect Vale - Blackstone Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Prospect Vale - Blackstone offers a genuinely different pace from Launceston's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $300 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 6,777, with 23.1% renting rather than owning.
Around Prospect Vale - Blackstone
Prospect Vale - Blackstone Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Prospect Vale - Blackstone Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Prospect Vale - Blackstone
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Prospect Vale - Blackstone
Real questions renters ask before moving to Prospect Vale - Blackstone.
Is Prospect Vale - Blackstone walkable?
Prospect Vale - Blackstone carries a walkability score of 9.6/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Prospect Vale - Blackstone?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Prospect Vale - Blackstone is $300. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $300 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Prospect Vale - Blackstone family-friendly for renters?
Prospect Vale - Blackstone has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $300/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Launceston.
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