Prospect vs Thorngate
The verdict
Prospect is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $2.15M in Thorngate. Prospect rates higher for transport (91 vs 85). Thorngate rates higher for liveability (89 vs 81). Prospect is closer to the coast (8.7 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
ProspectThorngate
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 86 |
| Transport | 91 | 85 |
| Education | 81 | 85 |
| Liveability | 81 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,584 | 180 |
| Median age | 37 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,001 | $3,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 63.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Prospect Moderate Growth · Thorngate Moderate Growth
Property
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.48M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 23.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $335 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 247 | 556 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,109 | 56,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Prospect · Thorngate
Transport
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Prospect | Thorngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,584 | 180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,451 | 191 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,759 | 207 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Prospect or Thorngate?
Prospect is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $2.15M.
Which has better public transport, Prospect or Thorngate?
Prospect has the higher transport score (Prospect 91/100 vs Thorngate 85/100).
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