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Prahran vs Toorak

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

PrahranToorak
Active2898
Safety651
Wealth6092
Value6373
Parks524
Cafés8018
Transit9971
Green space464
Active & healthy5247
Schools nearby (OSM)4067
Median rent$421/wk $486/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,472,500$6,900,000
House sales this quarter3824
Population12,20312,817
Full profile Prahran in full Toorak 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.

Is Prahran safer than Toorak?

Toorak scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Prahran or Toorak?

Prahran has the lower median house price of the two ($1,472,500 vs $6,900,000).

Should I live in Prahran or Toorak?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Prahran or Toorak.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →