Prospect, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

14,584 Population 18/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$32,245 median income, 4.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Prospect, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$32,245

57% below

$32,245 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

4.3%

19% above

Avg Temperature

62°F

318 sunny days/yr

Is Prospect a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prospect residents earn a median household income of $32,245 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,245. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,385 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prospect is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

Prospect has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,584

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density18/mi²

Foreign Born29.5%

Economy

Median Income$32,245

Per Capita$32,245

Unemployment4.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$620

Housing

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership64.5%

Housing Units5,834

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days318/yr

Rain36.7 in/yr

Elevation141 ft

Did You Know?

29.5% of residents are foreign-born.