Information for kids

There are six prisons in Tasmania:

• Risdon Prison Complex
• Hobart Reception Prison 
• Launceston Reception Prison
• Hayes Prison Farm
• Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison
• Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison

Find out more information about prison locations.

At April 2008, there were approximately 35 females and 490 male prisoners/detainees. All female prisoners/detainees are accommodated at the Mary Hutchinson Womenss Prison and the male prisoners/detainees are accommodated at Risdon Prison Complex, Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison, Hayes Prison Farm, Launceston Reception Prison and Hobart Reception Prison.

Have a look at some pictures of the prisons.