Prahran - Windsor, VIC 3498
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $421/wk Median
- 54.9% Renters
Prahran - Windsor Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.1k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $421
- To the CBD
- 5.3km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Prahran - Windsor Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Prahran - Windsor for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 54.9% of the suburb's 19,119 residents rent.
Around Prahran - Windsor
Prahran - Windsor Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Prahran - Windsor Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Prahran - Windsor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Prahran - Windsor
Real questions renters ask before moving to Prahran - Windsor.
What's the community like in Prahran - Windsor?
Prahran - Windsor has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 19,119, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Prahran - Windsor walkable?
Prahran - Windsor carries a walkability score of 8.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Prahran - Windsor?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Prahran - Windsor is $421. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $421 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Prahran - Windsor from the Melbourne CBD?
Prahran - Windsor is approximately 5km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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