Prospect Hill SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Prospect Hill, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Prospect Hill SA is 158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Prospect Hill is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Prospect Hill is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Prospect Hill has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Prospect Hill has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prospect Hill is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Prospect Hill in 2024-25, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Prospect Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Prospect Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$778/wk
$40,456 per year
#3981 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
#5069 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Prospect Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (76) Female 50.6% (78)

Population Density

9.5
people per km²
158 people · 16.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,218
Family income/wk

Prospect Hill Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Prospect Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.5% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.5% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Prospect Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Prospect Hill Religion

No Religion
52.8%
Catholic
8.6%
Uniting Church
8.6%
Not stated
8.0%
Lutheran
6.7%
Baptist
5.5%
Christian (other)
4.9%
Anglican
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Prospect Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Prospect Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
44.7% 55 people
Employed part-time
32.5% 40 people
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Not in labour force
22.8% 28 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Prospect Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.3%
Bachelor Degree
28.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Prospect Hill Occupation

Managers
29.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.4%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Professionals
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Labourers
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Prospect Hill Field of Study

Society & Culture
22.4%
Engineering
19.0%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Agriculture & Environment
15.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.6%
Architecture & Building
8.6%
Education
5.2%
Health
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Prospect Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Prospect Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
29.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.8%
$4,000+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Prospect Hill Marital Status

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Married
49.3% 67
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Separated
2.2% 3
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Divorced
8.8% 12
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Widowed
6.6% 9
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Never married
33.1% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Prospect Hill Ancestry

Australian
32.7%
English
31.3%
Scottish
8.7%
German
6.7%
Irish
4.3%
Dutch
3.8%
Other
3.8%
Welsh
2.4%
Polish
1.9%
Italian
1.4%
South African
1.4%
Spanish
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Prospect Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.1%
Secondary — Government
22.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Prospect Hill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 5
No need for assistance
98.3% 285

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Prospect Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.8% 43
Not a volunteer
64.2% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Prospect Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
66.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Prospect Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.9%
Did not go to work
20.5%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Walked only
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Prospect Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.5%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
32.5%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Prospect Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
47.5%
4 bedrooms
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Prospect Hill Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
20.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Prospect Hill Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
284
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Prospect Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
8
Asthma
7
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Prospect Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Prospect Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.1%
Couple — no children under 15
24.8%
Couple — no children
21.9%
One parent — no children under 15
10.2%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Prospect Hill Military Service

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Previously served
7.1% 9
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Never served
92.9% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Prospect Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.5% 13
Did not provide
89.5% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Prospect Hill Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
47.7%
3 children
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Prospect Hill When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1971–1980
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Prospect Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5–14 hours
28.1%
15–29 hours
19.8%
30+ hours
14.9%
Did not do domestic work
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Prospect Hill Household Size

1 person
16.4%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
5.5%
4 persons
21.8%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Prospect Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
134
Moved from SA
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Prospect Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
77.8%
Step family — no other children
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Prospect Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Prospect Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,071/wk
Median Rent $295/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Prospect Hill

≈ $8,974/month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $1,776/wk
Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Prospect Hill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospect Hill

What is the population of Prospect Hill SA?

The population of Prospect Hill SA is 158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².Prospect Hill is ranked #7,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Prospect Hill?

The median personal income in Prospect Hill SA is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $2,071 per week.Family income is $2,218 per week.Prospect Hill is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Prospect Hill?

Median rent in Prospect Hill SA is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Prospect Hill ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Prospect Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prospect Hill SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Prospect Hill?

The median age in Prospect Hill SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Prospect Hill a good suburb to live in?

Prospect Hill is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 158.The median income is $778/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41221. All dollar figures in AUD.