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Malvern East vs South Yarra
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Malvern East and South Yarra.
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Malvern East and South Yarra comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Malvern East's median house price at $2,115,000, compared with $2,130,000 in South Yarra. Malvern East's median unit price sits at $605,000, compared with $530,000 in South Yarra. Malvern East recorded an annual house-price decline of 4%, while South Yarra's figure rose by 17.6% over the matching period. Malvern East recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 28 days in South Yarra. Median house prices sit relatively close on the latest snapshot, with South Yarra marginally above Malvern East on the headline house median.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Malvern East and South Yarra.
| Metric | Malvern East | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.13M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $655,000 | $560,000 |
| Annual house price change | -5.33% | +1.19% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 29 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Malvern East and South Yarra.
- Malvern East
- South Yarra
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Malvern East and South Yarra.
Malvern East
Malvern East 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 Ardrie 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.
South Yarra
South Yarra offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Rockley Gardens 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
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Malvern East and South Yarra.
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
South Yarra
Melbourne Girls Grammar
Independent
86 Anderson St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Centre For Higher Education Studies
Government
669 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Kamaruka
Independent
52 River St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Melbourne High School
Government
Forrest Hill, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Christ Church Grammar School
Independent
677 Punt Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
South Yarra Primary School
Government
601 Punt Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Malvern East and South Yarra.
Both South Yarra and Malvern East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. South Yarra offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via South Yarra and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along Toorak Road — west Coburg linkage via CBD and Commercial Road. Malvern East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, South Yarra is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Malvern East offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Malvern East | South Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | East Malvern | South Yarra |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 5, 3, 64 | 58, 72, 78 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while South Yarra sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. South Yarra lists 6 nearby schools compared with 5 in Malvern East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Malvern East and South Yarra cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Malvern East and South Yarra.
Current properties for sale
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