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House Median
This Suburb $1,667,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $524,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 20,897
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 4.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Prahran Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.7M
House Growth
+35% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$524K
Unit Growth
-1% 2014-2024
3BR House
$961/week
2BR House
$770/week
3BR Unit
$955/week
2BR Unit
$670/week

Prahran Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 20,897 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
2,550
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 337 13.2%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,852 72.6%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 115 4.5%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 104 4.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 140 5.5%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 2 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Prahran Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,203
Total Population
6,556
People/km² Density
4.9%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
4,177 people
34.2%
2
Aust
2,929 people
24.0%
3
Irish
1,664 people
13.6%
4
Scottish
1,369 people
11.2%
5
Greek
828 people
6.8%

Transport

6.1 km
Distance to CBD
14 mins
Drive to CBD
26 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Prahran

PRAHRAN is situated in Inner Melbourne and home to 12,203 residents, creating a vibrant urban density of 6,556 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local real estate market shows median house prices at $1.7M, reflecting strong growth of 35% over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.5M, experiencing a modest 1% decline over the same period, according to Data Vic Q2 2025.

Education: Families have access to quality educational options, with the prestigious Melbourne Girls Grammar nearby, which achieved a #4 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The area experiences elevated crime levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reporting a rate of 20,897 incidents per 100,000 residents—approximately 3.07 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it in the high crime category.

Demographics: The suburb features a diverse population that includes a Chinese community of approximately 597 residents, representing 4.90% of the local population—a relatively smaller representation compared to other Melbourne areas.

Transport: Prahran offers excellent connectivity, positioned just 6.1km from the CBD with a convenient 14-minute drive, and is well-served by a train station on the Sandringham line for public transport access.