Prospect
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Prospect is a peaceful suburb in Western Sydney, New South Wales, offering a blend of family-friendly living and access to green spaces. Known for the scenic Prospect Reservoir and community-centered neighborhoods, it provides a tranquil escape while remaining close to Sydney's amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
5,187
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.80°, 150.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,598
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1011 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
37
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
109.0
Airport
BWU
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.