Prospect is a suburban community within the local government area of Rockhampton City in Queensland. The small town is in close proximity to several picturesque mountain peaks, which offer tourists with the fun and excitement of hiking and camping activities. Some of these mountains are Mount Bulgi, Mount Lookerbie, Mount Shaw, Mount Hindmarsh, Mount Bargogo and Blue Mountain. The Kroombit Tops National Park and the Callide Reservoir is also near the suburb.
Aside from tourism, the town also relies on economic revenue from other common businesses and services within the area such as solar energy, generators and generating sets, windscreens and repairs.