Prahran
VIC 3181 · Stonnington
12,203 (2021) → 13,250 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Prahran is a high growth suburb in Stonnington, VIC 3181, about 5km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.79M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Prahran has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 20/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3181 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.58%), New Zealand (3.19%), Greece (2.68%), China (1.48%), India (1.43%)
Top languages: Greek (4.95%), Mandarin (1.9%), Spanish (1.5%), Italian (0.86%), French (0.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1142
Nearby (within 10km)
- Windsor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1049
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1111
- St Mary's School - Campus 2Primary · Catholic · 0.8km
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - Prahran CampusSecondary · Independent · 0.8km
- Prahran High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1080
- St Mary’s College Melbourne - Presentation CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.8km
- St Mary’s College Melbourne - Edmund Rice CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1093
- St Michael's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1180
- The King David SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1165
- Toorak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1141
- Cheder Levi Yitzchok IncCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1053
- Loreto Mandeville HallCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1167
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Prahran
Is Prahran safe?
Prahran has a residential safety score of 20/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 19,462 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Prahran?
In Prahran, the .
How far is Prahran from Melbourne CBD?
Prahran is about 5.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Prahran?
Prahran has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1142 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Prahran?
Prahran has a transport score of 100/100 and 20 bus stops.