Overall score
Malvern East
57.3/100
Prahran
55.5/100
Malvern East vs Prahran, VIC Suburb Comparison
Malvern East for families and investment; Prahran for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Malvern EastPrahran
Crime rate
Malvern East
113.0 / 1k
Prahran
210.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Malvern East
356
Prahran
481
Population
Malvern East
22,296
Prahran
12,203
Metric leadMalvern East 6Prahran 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMalvern East
- Best for investmentMalvern East
- Best for best valuePrahran
- Best for best schoolsMalvern East
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 | Malvern East | Prahran |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.3/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.9/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 210.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 20 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 135 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 356 | 481 |
| Planning activity | 513 | 338 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 22,296 | 12,203 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Malvern East is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Prahran is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Malvern East sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Prahran is closer to the city centre.
Malvern East tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Prahran stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Malvern East, while Prahran remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.