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Prospect QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Prospect QLD is 289 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Prospect is $918 per week ($47,736 per year). Median rent in Prospect is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Prospect has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Prospect has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prospect is $2,000.

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Prospect Population

residents (Census 2021)

Prospect Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$918/wk

$47,736 per year

#1929 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$243/wk

$1,053 per month

#6599 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Prospect Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (157) Female 46.8% (138)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

289 people · 417.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,349

Family income/wk

Prospect Age Distribution

0-4

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 Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.5% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.5% 31 dwellings

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

Prospect Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Prospect Religion

No Religion

27.1%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

13.4%

Not stated

13.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.9%

Lutheran

6.3%

Baptist

5.9%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Prospect Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Prospect Employment

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Employed full-time

53.4% 93 people

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Employed part-time

20.1% 35 people

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Not in labour force

26.4% 46 people

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

Prospect Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.1%

Bachelor Degree

15.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Prospect Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.1%

Managers

25.3%

Professionals

22.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.2%

Clerical & Administrative

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Labourers

4.8%

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

Prospect Field of Study

Engineering

35.1%

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Education

13.0%

Health

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Society & Culture

3.9%

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

Prospect Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Prospect Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Prospect Marital Status

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Married

72.4% 157

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Separated

2.8% 6

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Divorced

3.2% 7

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Widowed

1.4% 3

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Never married

20.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Prospect Ancestry

Australian

40.9%

English

29.8%

Scottish

9.9%

German

6.4%

Irish

5.5%

Dutch

3.0%

South African

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Other

1.1%

Italian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Prospect School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.5%

Primary — Government

23.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.8%

Primary — Catholic

13.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Vocational Education

6.6%

Pre-school

4.9%

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

Prospect Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 8

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 531

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

Prospect Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.9% 53

—

Not a volunteer

73.1% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Prospect Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Prospect How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

Walked only

7.9%

Truck

2.6%

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

Prospect Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

26.0%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

36.5%

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

Prospect Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.2%

2 bedrooms

6.2%

3 bedrooms

37.1%

4 bedrooms

35.1%

5 bedrooms

15.5%

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

Prospect Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

27.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Prospect Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

532

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Prospect Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Prospect Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Prospect Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.9%

Couple — no children

23.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

One parent — no children under 15

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Prospect Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 4

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Never served

98.0% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Prospect Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 26

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Did not provide

87.0% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Prospect Children Ever Born

No children

10.6%

1 child

19.7%

2 children

36.4%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

15.2%

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

Prospect When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2018

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

Prospect Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.8%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

11.2%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

19.5%

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

Prospect Household Size

1 person

12.8%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

20.2%

4 persons

21.3%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Prospect Where Residents Moved From

Same address

235

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Prospect Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Prospect Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,100/wk

Median Rent $243/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Prospect

Your weekly income

≈ $9,100/month

Median rent $243/wk

Left after rent $1,857/wk

Rent share 11.6%

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Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $43/wk

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $23/wk

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Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $3/wk

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Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $3/wk

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Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $83/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $65/wk

Clermont

Income: $956/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $23/wk

Prospect vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Cushnie

Pop: 145 Income: $496/wk Rent: $250/wk

Rocky Point (Douglas - Qld)

Pop: 145 Income: $809/wk Rent: $350/wk

Silver Valley

Pop: 145 Income: $422/wk Rent: $100/wk

Sundown (Cassowary Coast - Qld)

Pop: 145 Income: $742/wk Rent: $280/wk

Theebine

Pop: 145 Income: $593/wk Rent: $160/wk

Willawong

Pop: 145 Income: $883/wk Rent: $328/wk

Compare Prospect (Qld)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospect

What is the population of Prospect QLD?

The population of Prospect QLD is 289 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Prospect is ranked #6,100 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Prospect?

The median personal income in Prospect QLD is $918 per week, or $47,736 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,349 per week.Prospect is ranked #1,929 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Prospect?

Median rent in Prospect QLD is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Prospect ranks #6,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Prospect?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prospect QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Prospect?

The median age in Prospect QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Prospect a good suburb to live in?

Prospect is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 289.The median income is $918/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32369. All dollar figures in AUD.