Prospect West at a glance
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
16.3k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Prospect West.
The postcode for Prospect West is 5082 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Prospect West (5082) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia.
Prospect West has roughly 16,310 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Prospect West scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prospect West's population at 16,310, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
16,310
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,310
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
84
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prospect West.
Local schools for Prospect West
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Government School Catchment
Prospect Primary School
Nailsworth Primary School
Prospect North 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 West.
- What is the Prospect West postcode?
- Prospect West is in the 5082 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Prospect West?
- Prospect West is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5082. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Prospect West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Prospect West?
- There are 20 schools serving Prospect West on this page, including Rosary School, Prospect Primary School, Nailsworth Primary School.
- How walkable is Prospect West?
- Prospect West has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Prospect West?
- Prospect West is close to Prospect East, Prospect, Nailsworth, Devon Park, Medindie Gardens.
- What is the population of Prospect West?
- The population of Prospect West is approximately 16,310 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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