Prahran vs South Yarra
The verdict
Prahran is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $2.19M in South Yarra. South Yarra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 19 min). On the separate residential safety score, South Yarra rates higher (33 vs 20/100 in Prahran).
Scores
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,203 | 25,028 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,121 | $2,063 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.0% | 70.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.5% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Growth: Prahran High Growth · South Yarra High Growth
Property
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.79M | $2.19M |
| Median unit price | $545K | $596K |
| House price YoY | -14.3% | -38.1% |
| 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
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,450 | 1,051 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 713 | 543 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 404 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,462 | 11,699 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,150 |
See the full school list on each profile: Prahran · South Yarra
Transport
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 30 | 33 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 40 m |
Liveability
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 87 |
| Parks | 10 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 49 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.4 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Prahran | South Yarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,203 | 25,028 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,250 | 30,121 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,085 | 32,990 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 4.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Prahran or South Yarra?
South Yarra has the higher residential safety score (Prahran 20/100 vs South Yarra 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Prahran or South Yarra?
Prahran is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $2.19M.
Which has better schools, Prahran or South Yarra?
South Yarra has a higher average school ICSEA (Prahran 1149 vs South Yarra 1150; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Prahran or South Yarra?
Prahran has the higher transport score (Prahran 100/100 vs South Yarra 99/100).
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