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Prospect
70 km²
Typical household incomes in Prospect are higher than most similar areas, with the usual home bringing in $1,855 a week. This is a large, growing community of over 88,000 people that has become far more multicultural since 2011. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 20% of the population. The neighborhood is defined by large homes and a very high proportion of residents born overseas, creating a diverse atmosphere where many people speak a language other than English at home.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
23 schools within reach make Prospect convenient for families.
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The population is growing and relatively young, with the typical resident aged 38. Children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, while those aged 65 and over have fallen to 16.5%.
Nearly half of all residents (49.2%) were born overseas, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. Indian, English, and Italian ancestries are among the most common.
Language diversity is very high, with 56.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is strong here; only 11.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is a significant faith for 14.2% of the community.
Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 24.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents who finished school completed Year 12, matching the state average at 59.3%.
Typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 24.2% since 2011. However, typical personal weekly income is $690, which is much lower than in most areas.
While 23.3% of people have a long-term health condition—much lower than most areas—there is a higher need for help with daily activities, affecting 7.3% of residents.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 7.9% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and the fact that very few people (17.1%) live alone.
Large homes are the norm, as 80.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. However, typical weekly rents ($430) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,180) are both much higher than in most similar areas.
Working from home is very common at 32.9%, far above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, with 601 stops making it one of the best-connected areas at this level.
The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years (33.8%) is much lower than in most similar areas.
About 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, slightly higher than the state and national averages.
The area is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or school within 15 minutes, though access to health services is far below the state average.