PROSPECT

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,103,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $500,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,952
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 5,187
Density 2,011.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

PROSPECT Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,103,000
House Sales Volume 152 sales
Unit Median $500,000
Unit Sales Volume 103 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $550/wk
3 Bed House $650/wk
2 Bed Unit $560/wk
3 Bed Unit $699/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PROSPECT Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,952 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.60x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PROSPECT 3,952/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PROSPECT has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

PROSPECT Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,187
Total Population
2,011
people/km² density
5.7%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
1,015 people
19.6%
2
England
849 people
16.4%
3
India
536 people
10.3%
4
China
297 people
5.7%
5
Malta
296 people
5.7%

Transport

35.4 km
to Sydney CBD
37 min
drive to CBD
72 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

PROSPECT Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About PROSPECT

Prospect is located in Central Sydney, approximately 35.4km from CBD, about 72 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 5,187 with a density of 2011 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,103,000, below Sydney average; unit median $500,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3952 per 100,000, 0.60x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 19.57%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (16.37%) and Indian (10.33%), Chinese comprises 5.73%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Prospect has a house median of $1,103,000 and unit median of $500,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Prospect has a crime rate of 3952 per 100,000, which is 0.60x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Nagle College, 2024 HSC results: 32 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 54.4 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Tyndale Christian School, 2024 HSC results: 9 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Prospect has a population of 5,187, with Chinese comprising 5.70%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Aust (19.57%), English (16.37%), Indian (10.33%), Chinese (5.73%), Maltese (5.71%).

Prospect is approximately 35.4km from Sydney CBD, about 37 minutes by car or 72 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.