# Prospect Reservoir

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Blacktown › 2148, NSW

Area: 30 km²

Spanning nearly 30 square kilometres in Greater Sydney, Prospect Reservoir is a sparsely populated area with only 12 residents. It is a quiet, non-residential landscape where the typical resident is 40 years old. The area has seen its population shrink by 29% since 2011, leaving it with a tiny community that is notably older than the national figure. It is a place where few people live, but many businesses operate.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is very small and has aged, with the typical resident now 40 years old, up 6 years since 2011. There are far fewer children and seniors here than in the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12 | -29.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +17.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 33.3%

**Marital status** — Never married 58.3%, Married 25.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 30% of residents were born overseas, which is slightly above the national figure of 27.7%.

**Country of birth** — Australia 50.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.7%

## Language

While only 7.5% of people use another language at home, this is the same percentage who speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

**Language used at home** — English only 25.0%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 27.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 66.7%, Not stated 33.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 21.1% finishing Year 12, despite there being 54 schools within 3 km.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 54 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 33.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 27.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 27.3%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 54.5%

## Income

Typical personal weekly income is $1,208, which is well above the national figure and rose significantly since 2011. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,208 | +212.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,624 | -7.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,250 | — |

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.3%

## Health & Disability

No residents in this area require help with daily activities, a figure well below the national average of 5.8%.

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Heart disease 33.3%, Diabetes 25.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 41.7%, One condition 33.3%

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Households are very small, with only 1.4 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.4 | -30.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 100.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 62.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rents are among the highest in the region at $530 a week, though typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,625 are lower than most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $530 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,625 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.20 | +20.0% since 2011 |

**Types of homes** — Separate house 37.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Residents are heavily reliant on buses and face a long 91-minute drive to the city. While there are 67 public transport stops, it takes a typical resident 68 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 67 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5,583.33 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 891,416.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 5 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 68 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 91 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 12 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 12 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 100.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 62.5%

## Jobs & Industry

Only 44.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

## Economy & Advantage

The area is primarily a place of business rather than residence, containing 613 businesses for its very small population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Population estimate | 16 | — |
| Businesses | 613 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area is warmer and wetter than average, with annual rainfall of 1,022 mm, far above the state figure of 515 mm.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,022 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 24.8 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.3 | — |

## Walkability

Most residents are car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. While nearly 90% of homes are near public transport, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 12.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 62.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 89.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 15.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 68.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7,833.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 42 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.3% | — |

## Schools serving Prospect Reservoir

54 schools, 27,877 students, average ICSEA 1,002.

By sector: Government 34, Catholic 13, Independent 7

By type: Primary 32, Secondary 15, Combined 7

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Eastern Creek Public School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 246 |
| St Agnes Catholic High School | Catholic | Secondary | 3.2 km | 926 |
| Evans High School | Government | Secondary | 3.4 km | 815 |
| Tyndale Christian School | Independent | Combined | 3.5 km | 816 |
| Minchinbury Public School | Government | Primary | 3.6 km | 439 |
| Horsley Park Public School | Government | Primary | 3.7 km | 84 |
| Walters Road Public School | Government | Primary | 3.7 km | 523 |
| Marion Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 3.9 km | 186 |
| St Michael's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 3.9 km | 631 |
| Nagle College | Catholic | Secondary | 4.1 km | 532 |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/116031318/prospect-reservoir