Suburb Profile - Prahran VIC

Prahran is known for its social nightlife. The suburb has many bars, clubs and venues for a suburb that doesn't sleep.

Prahran Market is popular with foodies, but there are also many hip cafes and specialty boutiques to choose from.

Pran Central is one of the landmarks in Prahran, providing a unique shopping expirence in this heritage building.
Pran Central is one of the landmarks in Prahran, providing a unique shopping expirence in this heritage building.
Prahran Square  is the cultural and recreational heart of Prahran with resting spaces for public.
Prahran Square is the cultural and recreational heart of Prahran with resting spaces for public.
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Prahran Aquatic Centre. https://www.facebook.com/prahranaquaticcentre/
Orrong Park Tennis Centre. Credit image: https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/
Orrong Park Tennis Centre. Credit image: https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/
Apartment living is a highlight of the suburb.
Apartment living is a highlight of the suburb.

People

The suburb has a strong international culture with many immigrants now calling Melbourne home. There are many families and international students also accommodating with the close connect to Monash Universities and other great schools.

Lifestyle

Epitomising the unique melding of cultures synonymous with the Hughesdale-Oakleigh Precinct is the Eaton Mall. Distinguished by its provedore-style retailers, this cultural junction exudes the familiar impression of a European village.

Homes

The suburb has a mixed blend of different homes. They include stand alone homes, Townhouses, units and Apartments. The community has seen many new developments over the last few years.

The Alfred Medical Centre. Prahran is a one of the medical hubs in Melbourne with hospitals and medical research centres.
The Alfred Medical Centre. Prahran is a one of the medical hubs in Melbourne with hospitals and medical research centres.
Justin Art House Museum. Credit image: https://www.jahm.com.au/
Justin Art House Museum. Credit image: https://www.jahm.com.au/
Chapel Off Chapel Theatre. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/ChapelOffChapel
Chapel Off Chapel Theatre. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/ChapelOffChapel
Greville Records is the oldest retailer on Greville Street. Credit image: https://chapelstreet.com.au/greville-street-shopping/
Hobba is a very popular cafe in Prahran. Credit image: http://www.hobba.com.au/
Hobba is a very popular cafe in Prahran. Credit image: http://www.hobba.com.au/

Primary and Secondary Schools in Prahran

Prahran High School

Prahran High School is a purpose-built, co-educational, vertical campus in one of Melbourne's most creative and eclectic inner-city urban villages.

Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic primary school, committed to educating the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively.

Nido Early School

Nido Early School offers exceptional education and care for children, from six weeks of age through to school age. Children will have the choice to move between indoor and outdoor learning environments including vegetable patches, relaxation spaces and music areas.

Prahran High School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/prahranhighschool
Prahran High School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/prahranhighschool
Nido Early School. Credit image: https://nido.edu.au/early-schools/vic/prahran/
Nido Early School. Credit image: https://nido.edu.au/early-schools/vic/prahran/
Our Lady of Lourdes. Credit image: https://www.ololprimary.com.au/
Our Lady of Lourdes. Credit image: https://www.ololprimary.com.au/

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