Armadale vs Prahran
The verdict
Prahran is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $2.64M in Armadale. Prahran rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Prahran is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Armadale rates higher (40 vs 20/100 in Prahran).
Scores
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 100 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,368 | 12,203 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,193 | $2,121 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 69.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.8 |
Growth: Armadale High Growth · Prahran High Growth
Property
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.64M | $1.79M |
| Median unit price | $724K | $545K |
| House price YoY | -40.1% | -14.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 1,450 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 384 | 713 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 197 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,832 | 19,462 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Armadale · Prahran
Transport
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 30 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 29 |
| Parks | 7 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Armadale | Prahran | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,368 | 12,203 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,963 | 13,250 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,348 | 16,085 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Armadale or Prahran?
Armadale has the higher residential safety score (Armadale 40/100 vs Prahran 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Armadale or Prahran?
Prahran is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $2.64M.
Which has better schools, Armadale or Prahran?
Armadale has a higher average school ICSEA (Armadale 1173 vs Prahran 1149; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Armadale or Prahran?
Prahran has the higher transport score (Armadale 99/100 vs Prahran 100/100).
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