Prahran East at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
19.6k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Prahran East.
The postcode for Prahran East is 3181 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Prahran East (3181) sits in the Port Phillip region of Victoria.
Prahran East has roughly 19,636 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Prahran East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prahran East's population at 19,636, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
19,636
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$357/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
19,636
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prahran East.
Local schools for Prahran East
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Government School Catchment
Prahran High School
Windsor Primary School
Toorak Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Prahran East.
- What is the Prahran East postcode?
- Prahran East is in the 3181 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- Where is Prahran East?
- Prahran East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3181. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in Prahran East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
- What schools are in Prahran East?
- There are 20 schools serving Prahran East on this page, including Prahran High School, Windsor Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Prahran East?
- Prahran East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Prahran East?
- Prahran East is close to Prahran, Hawksburn, Windsor, Chapel Street North, St Kilda East.
- What is the population of Prahran East?
- The population of Prahran East is approximately 19,636 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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