Overall score
Kooyong
51.8/100
Prahran
55.5/100
Kooyong vs Prahran, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kooyong for families and investment; Prahran for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KooyongPrahran
Crime rate
Kooyong
81.2 / 1k
Prahran
210.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kooyong
27
Prahran
481
Population
Kooyong
842
Prahran
12,203
Metric leadKooyong 3Prahran 82 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kooyong | Prahran |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.2 / 1k | 210.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 59 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 481 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 338 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 6.1% |
| Population | 842 | 12,203 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kooyong is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Prahran is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Kooyong tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Prahran stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Kooyong suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Prahran is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.