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Deepdene vs Prahran
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Deepdene and Prahran.
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Deepdene and Prahran comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Deepdene's median house price at $3,300,000, compared with $1,637,500 in Prahran. Deepdene's median unit price sits at $895,000, compared with $487,500 in Prahran. Deepdene recorded an annual house-price decline of 20.8%, while Prahran's figure rose by 0.4% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Deepdene and 26 days in Prahran. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Prahran and Deepdene, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Deepdene and Prahran.
| Metric | Deepdene | Prahran |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.30M | $1.64M |
| Median unit price | $980,000 | $490,000 |
| Annual house price change | -0.15% | -1.24% |
| Median days on market | 28 days | 26 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Deepdene and Prahran.
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Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Deepdene and Prahran.
Deepdene
Deepdene presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Deepdene Park among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
Prahran
Prahran offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Prahran Square among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Deepdene and Prahran.
Both Prahran and Deepdene provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Prahran offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Prahran and South Yarra stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street and Commercial Road — Camberwell. Deepdene is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell Junction, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. While both suburbs are well connected, Prahran is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Deepdene offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Deepdene | Prahran |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Canterbury | Prahran |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 72, 109 | 6, 72, 78 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Prahran may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Deepdene sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Deepdene may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Prahran may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Deepdene and Prahran cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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