- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $123/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 88%
- Current Weather
- 3.3°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Mount Prospect
Is Mount Prospect a good place to live?
Mount Prospect is home to roughly 864 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Prospect scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 88% green space.
Schools: Mount Prospect has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $123.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Prospect is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $123/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.6%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Mount Prospect?
- Children living in Mount Prospect are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mount Prospect?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of Mount Prospect?
- Mount Prospect has 864 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mount Prospect?
- The estimated median property value in Mount Prospect is $571K. Median weekly rent is $123/week.
- Where is Mount Prospect?
- Mount Prospect is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Mount Prospect a good place to live?
- Mount Prospect scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Prospect
Schools in zone for Mount Prospect
Children living in Mount Prospect have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mount Prospect. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Mount Prospect Weather
Current conditions: 3.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.25 | 8.23 | 3.98 | 11.07 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.36 | 7.47 | 5.75 | 10.69 |
| 🍂 Mar | 13.43 | 5.27 | 5.99 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.61 | 4.63 | 4.47 | 7.65 |
| 🍂 May | 8.76 | 1.53 | 4.98 | 5.64 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.28 | -0.08 | 3.6 | 5.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.26 | -0.88 | 3.67 | 5.94 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.11 | 0.06 | 4.82 | 7.47 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.93 | 1.62 | 10.68 | 7.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 10.78 | 2.05 | 6.93 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.5 | 3.4 | 4.26 | 10.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.48 | 7.26 | 5.32 | 10.71 |
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