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Prospect

NSW 2148 • Greater Sydney

5,187
Population (2021)
$43,732
Median Income
13.78 km²
Area
$435/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlySuburbanAffordableHistoric

About Prospect

Prospect is a sprawling residential suburb in Sydney's Greater West, part of the Blacktown City Council area and located approximately 35 kilometres west of the CBD. Home to around 5,187 residents with a median age of 38, the suburb covers a relatively large area of nearly 14 square kilometres at an elevated position of 57 metres. Its population reflects the multicultural fabric of Western Sydney, with communities of Australian, English, Indian, Maltese, Filipino, and Lebanese backgrounds all well represented.

The suburb is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket on Flushcombe Road and benefits from proximity to Blacktown's wider retail and commercial services. Of historical interest, Prospect Reservoir — a significant piece of colonial-era water infrastructure — lies within the suburb's boundaries. With affordable median rents and a mix of established homes on generous blocks, Prospect suits families and working professionals seeking value within reasonable commuting distance of Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.

Prospect falls under postcode 2148 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prospect electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2148
Urban Area
Blacktown - South
LGA / Council
Blacktown
Federal Electorate
Mcmahon
State Electorate
Prospect
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
13.78 km²
Elevation
57m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    360 Flushcombe Road Prospect 2148 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 9 heritage-listed places in or near Prospect, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Prospect Hill
Clunies Ross Street, Prospect • SHR #01662
St Bartholomew's Anglican Church & Cemetery
Ponds Road, Prospect • SHR #00037
Royal Cricketers Arms Inn
385 Reservoir Road Prospect • SHR #00660
Prospect Reservoir and surrounding area
Reservoir Road, Prospect • SHR #01370
Prospect Reservoir Valve House
East Of Reservoir, Prospect • SHR #01371
Prospect Post Office (former)
23 Tarlington Place Prospect • SHR #01385
Veteran Hall - House Remains
Great Western Highway, Prospect • SHR #01351
Upper Canal System (Pheasants Nest Weir to Prospect Reservoir)
Prospect • SHR #01373
Former Great Western Road,Prospect
Reservoir Road, Prospect • SHR #01911

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Prospect by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Prospect Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Prospect" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$435
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

11 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,716
Census 2021
5,187
▲ 10.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,544
Income 2021
$43,732
▲ 16.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,783
Born Overseas 2,214

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 382
  • 2. Philippines 173
  • 3. Fiji 150
  • 4. Sri Lanka 120
  • 5. New Zealand 100
  • 6. China 90
  • 7. Malta 86
  • 8. Lebanon 83
  • 9. England 60
  • 10. Afghanistan 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,015
English 849
Indian 536
Chinese 297
Maltese 296
Filipino 264
Lebanese 253
Irish 238
Italian 209
Scottish 175

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,244
Both parents born in Australia
3,232
Both parents born overseas
527
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.2%
No Religion
14.9%
Hinduism
12.3%
Islam
7.0%
Buddhism
2.2%
Sikhism
1.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
342 (6.6%)
5-14 years
615 (11.9%)
15-19 years
328 (6.3%)
20-24 years
339 (6.5%)
25-34 years
715 (13.8%)
35-44 years
771 (14.9%)
45-54 years
667 (12.9%)
55-64 years
623 (12.0%)
65-74 years
528 (10.2%)
75-84 years
224 (4.3%)
85+ years
43 (0.8%)

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