Prospect vs Summerhill
The verdict
Prospect rates higher for education (49 vs 44). Summerhill rates higher for transport (32 vs 25). Summerhill is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 4.9 km).
Scores
ProspectSummerhill
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 57 |
| Transport | 25 | 32 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 95 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,908 | 3,139 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,233 | $1,327 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.3% | 23.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 88.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Prospect Stable · Summerhill Stable
Property
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Prospect · Summerhill
Transport
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 156.2 km | 158.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Prospect | Summerhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,908 | 3,139 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,877 | 3,088 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,984 | 3,263 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.41% | -0.41% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Prospect or Summerhill?
Prospect has a higher average school ICSEA (Prospect 988 vs Summerhill 976; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Prospect or Summerhill?
Summerhill has the higher transport score (Prospect 25/100 vs Summerhill 32/100).
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