Prahran

Prahran is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and only 8.7% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Victoria, accounting for 21.4% of residents.

The community is diverse, with 31.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 34.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 19.4% of residents use another language at home—much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Victorian average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

A majority of residents (53.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified community where 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 82.4% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are significantly higher than the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,378. Around 27.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the Victorian average.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state at 10.6%. However, the area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing daily help than most areas.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, with only 12.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on housework.

The First Nations community is small, but those who live here have a much higher typical personal income ($1,166) and a higher Year 12 completion rate (78.3%) than the national average.

Living arrangements are small and often solo, with 45.5% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 1.8 people.

Renters make up 54.2% of the market, far above the state average, and flats or apartments are the most common home type at 59.5%. Detached houses are rare, and typical weekly rents are $421.

Public transport use is high, and 22.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high rate of working from home (45.5%) and a very short 10-minute drive to the city.

The population is very mobile, with 57.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 21.9% of the community.

The workforce is highly active, with 75.7% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and technical roles are the most common, with 69.9% of people employed full-time.

Prahran is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and public transport.