Prahran vs Toorak
The verdict
Prahran is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $5.76M in Toorak. Prahran rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Prahran is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Toorak rates higher (49 vs 20/100 in Prahran).
Scores
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,203 | 12,817 |
| Median age | 34 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,121 | $2,533 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.0% | 68.0% |
| Born in Australia | 63.5% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Prahran High Growth · Toorak High Growth
Property
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.79M | $5.76M |
| Median unit price | $545K | $1.04M |
| House price YoY | -14.3% | -22.5% |
| 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 | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,450 | 866 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 713 | 343 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,462 | 5,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,159 |
Transport
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 30 | 26 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 50 m |
Liveability
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.4 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Prahran | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,203 | 12,817 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,250 | 13,320 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,085 | 16,895 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Prahran or Toorak?
Toorak has the higher residential safety score (Prahran 20/100 vs Toorak 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Prahran or Toorak?
Prahran is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $5.76M.
Which has better schools, Prahran or Toorak?
Toorak has a higher average school ICSEA (Prahran 1149 vs Toorak 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Prahran or Toorak?
Prahran has the higher transport score (Prahran 100/100 vs Toorak 99/100).
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