An inner-city neighbourhood with a bourgeoning café scene and a thriving events calendar, Prospect offers a sophisticated and surprisingly affordable lifestyle all within minutes of the city. This once-forgotten suburb is forging a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live.
Lifestyle
Neatly set out with a network of tree-lined streets and character bungalows, this inner-city neighbourhood is centred on the bustling Prospect Road. Living in Prospect offers the perfect blend of convenience and charm, with the strip having exploded in recent years due to an influx of trendy cafés and gourmet eateries, attracting visitors from near and far. Patrons perch themselves on colourful pavement seating, indulging in an assortment of cuisines that range from traditional Greek and Asian-fusion to authentic Italian and street food. Fashion boutiques, beauty services, and grocery shops round out the Prospect Road experience, making it a convenient and enjoyable destination for shopping and dining. Beyond the main road, the peaceful back-streets are lined with neat footpaths and rows of picket fences. Children are out in numbers, playing in the yard and hauling bulging backpacks to and from school. A volunteer-run bus service operates daily for those less-mobile, and the community garden off Wilcox Street is open for all to use. Locals relish in the creative arts scene, seen through the numerous art installations and wall murals dotted around the neighbourhood, many paying homage to the area’s industrial past.