Average rent in Prahran - Windsor, VIC — 2026

Prahran - Windsor is part of the Stonnington council area and sits 5km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 19,119 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $421/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 55% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$421/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,119

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
5 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
16%
Flats / apartments
59%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Stonnington

Renting in Prahran - Windsor

Renting in Prahran - Windsor costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $421/week, which is 16% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (55%) living mostly in flats and apartments (59%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 32% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Prahran - Windsor is 5km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Prahran - Windsor?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Prahran - Windsor, VIC was $421. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Prahran - Windsor rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Prahran - Windsor came in at $421 — 16% above. Prahran - Windsor sits 5km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 16% separate houses and 59% flats).
Which suburbs near Prahran - Windsor have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Prahran - Windsor's $421/week (ABS 2021) include Blackburn, Hurstbridge, Ocean Grove. Gowanbrae, Flinders, Rowville - Central sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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