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Prahran vs Windsor

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Prahran scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

PrahranWindsor
Active2818
Safety612
Wealth6047
Value6353
Parks5222
Cafés8072
Transit9999
Green space4652
Active & healthy5248
Schools nearby (OSM)4080
Median rent$421/wk $411/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,472,500$1,635,000
House sales this quarter3823
Population12,2037,273
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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 Windsor?

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

Which is cheaper, Prahran or Windsor?

Prahran has the lower median house price of the two ($1,472,500 vs $1,635,000).

Should I live in Prahran or Windsor?

Prahran scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Prahran or Windsor.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →