Prahran vs South Yarra, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Prahran | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.7/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 243.5 / 1k | 135.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 476 | 900 |
| Planning activity | 338 | 486 |
| Population | 12,203 | 25,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSouth Yarra
- Best for best schoolsSouth Yarra
Comparison summary
Prahran and South Yarra offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Yarra leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Yarra; Housing (desirability) favours Prahran; Crime rate favours South Yarra. Quick verdicts: Families → South Yarra, Best schools → South Yarra.