Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hawksburn vs Prahran.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hawksburn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hawksburn (1134) sits above Prahran (1122).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Hawksburn edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1122).

Common questionsHawksburn vs Prahran

Common questions

Does Hawksburn or Prahran have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hawksburn scores 1134 vs 1122 in Prahran. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Hawksburn
Metric
Prahran

Price & Market

Median house
$1,667,500
Median unit
$524,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$486/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$975/wk
$413/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
44.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
12,817
Population
12,203
47
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1134
Avg ICSEA
1122

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).