Blacktown vs Prospect
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.15M in Prospect. Blacktown rates higher for transport (94 vs 49). Prospect is closer to the coast (28.4 km vs 31.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Prospect rates higher (83 vs 48/100 in Blacktown).
Scores
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 62 |
| Transport | 94 | 49 |
| Education | 65 | 62 |
| Liveability | 92 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 5,187 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $2,084 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 53.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Prospect Moderate Growth
Property
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $513K |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | -1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 77 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 681 | 366 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,775 | 4,203 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 1 |
| Government | 11 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacktown · Prospect
Transport
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 49 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 1 |
| Parks | 90 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 28.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 5,187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 5,288 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 5,902 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Prospect 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Prospect?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Prospect?
Blacktown has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1009 vs Prospect 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Prospect?
Blacktown has the higher transport score (Blacktown 94/100 vs Prospect 49/100).
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