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| Locality | Prahran |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Stonnington City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85289 |
| Longitude | 145.00612 |
| Population | 12,203 |
| Density | 6596.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 3181 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 6 km southeast |
Prahran is a locality in the Stonnington City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,203. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 6596.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southeast of Melbourne. Prahran is located at 37.8529°S, 145.0061°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3181.
Prahran, a vibrant Melbourne suburb, hums with an enduring spirit, its streets a lively theatre of commerce and culture. It lies 2.1 km south-east of South Yarra, VIC (from South Yarra, VIC: bearing 142°T), and is situated 3.6 km south-east of Melbourne. The terrain, gently sloping towards the Yarra River, is a mosaic of Victorian terraces and modern apartments, where the crisp morning air often carries the faint scent of salt from Port Phillip Bay, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the coast. Sunlight, even on a cloudy day, seems to find a way to illuminate the colourful shopfronts and the meticulously maintained gardens that spill over low stone walls, casting a warm glow that softens the edges of the bustling streetscape. The rhythm of life here is a unique blend of urgency and leisure, a constant ebb and flow of people drawn to its eclectic offerings.
Historically, Prahran’s evolution mirrors Melbourne’s own ambitious growth, transforming from market gardens and orchards into a densely populated residential and commercial hub. Its early economy was fuelled by the produce of the surrounding fertile lands, supplying the burgeoning city with fresh food, a legacy still hinted at by the enduring popularity of its vibrant food markets. Over time, the district embraced industry, its workshops and factories churning out goods that clothed and equipped a growing nation, and later, as manufacturing waned, reinvented itself as a centre for fashion, design, and hospitality. Today, Prahran thrives on its reputation for independent boutiques, laneway bars, and a lively arts scene, attracting a diverse populace drawn to its energetic atmosphere and its rich, layered history.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prahran, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -37.85289, 145.00612. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Prahran, in the Stonnington City local government area.
Detailed location data for Prahran includes the postcode (3181), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Stonnington City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Prahran is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |