Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Parkville scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Parkville | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 76 | 26 |
| Safety | 16 | 18 |
| Wealth | 33 | 73 |
| Value | 45 | 48 |
| Parks | 98 | 72 |
| Cafés | 95 | 7 |
| Transit | 70 | 19 |
| Green space | 94 | 66 |
| Active & healthy | 95 | 49 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 43 | 94 |
| Median rent | $396/wk | $462/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,914,400 | $2,257,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 10 | 8 |
| Population | 7,074 | 2,005 |
| Full profile | Parkville in full | Princes Hill in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Princes Hill scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Parkville has the lower median house price of the two ($1,914,400 vs $2,257,500).
Parkville scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Parkville or Princes Hill.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →