South Yarra and Prahran share a border, a postcode (3141) and one of Melbourne’s best retail and lifestyle strips — Chapel Street. But their investment profiles differ materially. South Yarra’s median house price of $2,180,000 is nearly double Prahran’s $1,680,000, yet Prahran’s unit yield of 4.4% beats South Yarra’s 4.1%.
Key Metrics Compared
| Metric | South Yarra | Prahran |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | $2,180,000 | $1,680,000 |
| Median Unit Price | $650,000 | $590,000 |
| Gross Yield (Unit) | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| 5-Year Price Growth | 26% | 28% |
| Walk Score | 97 | 98 |
| GeeVee Investment Score | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
GeeVee Verdict
Prahran wins on entry price, yield and five-year growth rate. South Yarra wins on prestige positioning and heritage streetscape. For yield-focused investors, Prahran’s $590k unit median and 4.4% gross yield is the better entry point in 2026.
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