Overall score
Prahran
55.5/100
South Yarra
58.3/100
Prahran vs South Yarra, VIC Suburb Comparison
Prahran for value; South Yarra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PrahranSouth Yarra
Crime rate
Prahran
210.2 / 1k
South Yarra
115.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Prahran
481
South Yarra
898
Population
Prahran
12,203
South Yarra
25,028
Metric leadPrahran 3South Yarra 73 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 retireesSouth Yarra
- Best for familiesSouth Yarra
- Best for best valuePrahran
- Best for best schoolsSouth Yarra
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 | Prahran | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 210.2 / 1k | 115.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 94 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 481 | 898 |
| Planning activity | 338 | 486 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Population | 12,203 | 25,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Prahran is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and South Yarra is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Prahran tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while South Yarra stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Prahran, while South Yarra 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.