Prospect Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
158
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Prospect Hill.
The postcode for Prospect Hill is 5201 (SA).
Prospect Hill (5201) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia.
Prospect Hill has roughly 158 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Prospect Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prospect Hill's population at 158, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
158
Median age
47
Family households
88%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
158
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prospect Hill.
Local schools for Prospect Hill
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Government School Catchment
Meadows Primary School
Kangarilla Primary School
Macclesfield Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Prospect Hill.
- What is the Prospect Hill postcode?
- Prospect Hill is in the 5201 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Prospect Hill?
- Prospect Hill is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5201, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Prospect Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Prospect Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Prospect Hill on this page, including Meadows Primary School, Kangarilla Primary School, Macclesfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Prospect Hill?
- Prospect Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Prospect Hill?
- Prospect Hill is close to Bull Creek, Kuitpo, Blackfellows Creek, Meadows, Mcharg Creek.
- What is the population of Prospect Hill?
- The population of Prospect Hill is approximately 158 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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