Prospect vs Seven Hills
The verdict
Prospect is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.28M in Seven Hills. Seven Hills rates higher for transport (94 vs 49). Seven Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 80 min). On the separate residential safety score, Prospect rates higher (83 vs 55/100 in Seven Hills).
Scores
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 84 |
| Transport | 49 | 94 |
| Education | 62 | 69 |
| Liveability | 74 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,187 | 20,095 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,892 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 53.6% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Prospect Moderate Growth · Seven Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $642K | $672K |
| House price YoY | 26.1% | 13.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 231 | 259 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 386 | 488 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,759 | 6,624 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Prospect · Seven Hills
Transport
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 129 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 11 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.4 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.1 km | 27.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Prospect | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,187 | 20,095 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,288 | 20,487 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,902 | 22,865 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.48% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Prospect or Seven Hills?
Prospect has the higher residential safety score (Prospect 83/100 vs Seven Hills 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Prospect or Seven Hills?
Prospect is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.28M.
Which has better schools, Prospect or Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Prospect 995 vs Seven Hills 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Prospect or Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has the higher transport score (Prospect 49/100 vs Seven Hills 94/100).
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