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Prospect vs Wetherill Park

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.3 km apart, on the same open data. Prospect scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

ProspectWetherill Park
Active5840
Safety4610
Wealth3813
Value783
Parks4025
Cafés6042
Transit220
Green space3832
Active & healthy5828
Schools nearby (OSM)710
Median rent$435/wk $480/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,278,000$1,415,000
House sales this quarter11444
Population5,1876,412
Full profile Prospect in full Wetherill Park in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Prospect safer than Wetherill Park?

Prospect scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Prospect or Wetherill Park?

Prospect has the lower median house price of the two ($1,278,000 vs $1,415,000).

Should I live in Prospect or Wetherill Park?

Prospect scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Prospect or Wetherill Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →