Hallett Cove vs Prospect
The verdict
Hallett Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $943K versus $1.48M in Prospect. Prospect rates higher for liveability (81 vs 43). Hallett Cove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 8.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hallett Cove rates higher (100 vs 72/100 in Prospect).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 85 |
| Transport | 93 | 91 |
| Education | 59 | 81 |
| Liveability | 43 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 14,584 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Prospect Moderate Growth
Property
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 6,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Prospect
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 91 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 910 m |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 22 |
| Parks | 24 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 14,584 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 15,451 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 16,759 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Prospect?
Hallett Cove has the higher residential safety score (Hallett Cove 100/100 vs Prospect 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Hallett Cove or Prospect?
Hallett Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $943K versus $1.48M.
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Prospect?
Prospect has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Prospect 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Prospect?
Hallett Cove has the higher transport score (Hallett Cove 93/100 vs Prospect 91/100).
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