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Prahran (Southern Metropolitan)
12 km²
Set in the heart of the inner city, Prahran is a high-density hub of young professionals and apartment living. It is a wealthy, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 35, making it noticeably younger than the national average. The area has grown quickly, adding over 16,000 people since 2011. With a strong preference for renting and a lack of large family homes, it is a fast-paced urban environment shaped by its proximity to the city's core.
Prahran (Southern Metropolitan)'s schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Prahran (Southern Metropolitan) is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The community is predominantly young, with nearly half of all residents aged between 25 and 44. It has a very small population of children under 15, which has fallen by 8.1 points since 2011, and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.
A significant 36.3% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though the population remains diverse despite a slight dip in overseas-born residents since 2011.
About 23.7% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is well below the Victorian average. This figure has fallen sharply since 2011, while the number of people who speak little or no English has remained steady.
The area is strikingly secular, with 50.9% of people reporting no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 26 points since 2011.
Prahran is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, and the workforce is heavily concentrated in professional and management roles.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,330 far exceeding the state and national figures. About 25.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that has rose significantly since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, which is consistent with a population of working young adults. Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas.
Living arrangements are dominated by singles and couples, with 46.9% of people living alone. This is far above the national average, and the typical home is small, housing only 1.8 people.
The area is mostly made up of flats or apartments, with only 9.9% of homes being separate houses. Renting is very common at 56.9%, and typical weekly rents of $412 are much higher than the national average.
Many residents avoid cars, with 23.4% of homes having no vehicle and 44.5% of people working from home. Public transport use is well above the national average, especially via trams.
The population is highly mobile, as 58.5% of residents moved in the last five years. There is also a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals, far above the state average.
Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 4.1% and a high proportion of full-time workers. Most people work in professional, technical, or health roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. It has a walkability score of 9.2, well above the state average.