Prospect at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
5,187
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Prospect.
The postcode for Prospect is 2148 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Prospect (2148) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW.
Prospect has roughly 5,187 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Prospect scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prospect's population at 5,187, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,187
Median age
38
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
5,187
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
218
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prospect.
Local schools for Prospect
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Government School Catchment
Shelley Public School
Mitchell High School
Metella Road Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Prospect.
- What is the Prospect postcode?
- Prospect is in the 2148 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Prospect?
- Prospect is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2148. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Cumberland Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prospect?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $435.
- What schools are in Prospect?
- There are 20 schools serving Prospect on this page, including Shelley Public School, Ebenezer Christian College, Mitchell High School.
- How walkable is Prospect?
- Prospect has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Prospect?
- Prospect is close to Pemulwuy, Girraween, Seven Hills, Huntingwood, Blacktown Westpoint.
- What is the population of Prospect?
- The population of Prospect is approximately 5,187 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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