Prahran vs St Kilda East
St Kilda East (median $1,520,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Prahran ($1,667,500).
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Prahran and St Kilda East side by side
| Measure | Prahran | St Kilda East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,667,500 | $1,520,000 |
| Median unit | $524,000 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $975/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1122 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 70 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,203 | 12,571 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Prahran scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Prahran (1122) sits above St Kilda East (1116).
- For buyers
- St Kilda East is the lower entry point at $1,520,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Prahran edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1116).
Prahran vs St Kilda East: common questions
Is Prahran or St Kilda East cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda East has the lower median house price at $1,520,000, roughly 9% below Prahran ($1,667,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Prahran or St Kilda East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Prahran scores 1122 vs 1116 in St Kilda East. 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.
Which is more walkable, Prahran or St Kilda East?
Prahran scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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