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Prahran vs Surrey Hills

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Prahran and Surrey Hills.

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Prahran and Surrey Hills comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Prahran's median house price at $1,637,500, compared with $2,200,000 in Surrey Hills. Prahran's median unit price sits at $487,500, compared with $830,000 in Surrey Hills. Prahran recorded annual house-price growth of 0.4%, while Surrey Hills's figure declined by 4.8% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 26 days in Prahran and 27 days in Surrey Hills. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Prahran and Surrey Hills, 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

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Comparable stats for Prahran and Surrey Hills
MetricPrahranSurrey Hills
Median house price$1.64M$2.20M
Median unit price$490,000$902,000
Annual house price change-1.24%-3.93%
Median days on market26 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Prahran and Surrey Hills.

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Prahran and Surrey Hills.

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.

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Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills has a strong mix of health, fitness facilities, and everyday services, supported by local shopping and transport links nearby. Parks, recreation facilities and nearby cafés contribute to an active and practical daily lifestyle without relying on a single entertainment strip.

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School comparison

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Prahran

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Surrey Hills

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Prahran and Surrey Hills.

Both Prahran and Surrey Hills 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. Surrey Hills is served by Surrey Hills and Mont Albert stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Prahran is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Surrey Hills offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Prahran and Surrey Hills
FeaturePrahranSurrey Hills
Closest stationPrahranSurrey Hills
Train linesFrankston and SandringhamLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams6, 72, 78109, 72
Bus routesYesYes

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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 Surrey Hills sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Prahran may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix, while Surrey Hills may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Prahran and Surrey Hills 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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