Prospect

Children under 15 make up 26.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 39, the area has a much lower proportion of seniors compared to most other places.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 4.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language spoken here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious faith remains common in Prospect, as 62.6% of people identify as Christian and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

The area has a lower proportion of university degrees than most, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, it has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most areas.

Incomes are notably high here; the typical weekly family income of $2,349 is a little above the national figure, and 20.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions, mental health issues, or a need for help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 24.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure—and 37.7% of people providing unpaid childcare.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and while their typical household income is far above the national average, the typical personal income is far below.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Every home in Prospect is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. While 44.2% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 23.8% of workers operate from home.

The community is very stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, mining, or as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.