South Yarra
VIC 3141 · Stonnington
25,028 (2021) → 30,121 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Yarra is a high growth suburb in Stonnington, VIC 3141, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.19M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. South Yarra has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.42%), China (4.41%), New Zealand (3.07%), India (2.06%), Malaysia (1.45%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.33%), Spanish (2.01%), Cantonese (1.6%), Greek (1.45%), Russian (1.14%)
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 1119 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christ Church Grammar SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1216
- Melbourne Girls GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1181
- Melbourne High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1170
- South Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- Centre for Higher Education StudiesSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- KamarukaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1080
- Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall CampusCombined · Independent
- Kamaruka - Primary CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1148
- Victorian College For The DeafCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 998
- Wesley CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1169
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - Prahran CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Prahran High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1084
- Geelong Grammar School - Toorak campusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Melbourne Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1177
- Toorak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1129
- Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- MacRobertson Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1182
- Wesley College - St Kilda Road Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Windsor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1055
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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)
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Yarra
Is South Yarra safe?
South Yarra has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 11,699 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Yarra?
In South Yarra, the .
How far is South Yarra from Melbourne CBD?
South Yarra is about 3.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Yarra?
South Yarra has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1150 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Yarra?
South Yarra has a transport score of 99/100 and 35 bus stops.