South Yarra, VIC 3141 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Yarra is an inner-city Melbourne suburb 4 km from the CBD, known for its shopping along Chapel Street and Toorak Road, and bordered by the Yarra River and Royal Botanic Gardens. It attracts young professionals and couples, with a population of around 25,000 and median age in the 30s. Predominantly unit and apartment stock with some heritage houses; median unit price $650,000 and weekly unit rent $600.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 25,028
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,063 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,395 /week
- Median family income
- $3,106 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Stonnington
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macnamara
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Median house price
- $2,070,000
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- South Yarra Primary School
- Melbourne Girls Grammar School
- Melbourne High School
Transport
- Pakenham/Cranbourne/Frankston/Sandringham Lines — South Yarra Station
- Routes 58, 72, 78 trams
Lifestyle & amenities
Dense inner suburb of apartments and flats housing young professionals and singles. Chapel Street and Prahran Market are key local hubs; borders Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park. Predominantly unit stock rather than houses.
- 81 cafés
- 131 restaurants
- 34 pubs and bars
- 84 parks and reserves
- 17 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 libraries
- 14 supermarkets
- 49 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 3.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 28.7% of the 22,926 resolvable premises in South Yarra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 28.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 23.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,591 across postcode 3141 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,552 property offences, 425 violent offences, 240 drug offences.
- Wider Stonnington LGA: 12,012 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Yarra?
South Yarra (VIC 3141) had 25,028 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Stonnington local government area.
What is the median rent in South Yarra?
The median advertised rent in South Yarra is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Yarra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near South Yarra. Nearest include: South Yarra Primary School, Melbourne Girls Grammar School, Melbourne High School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Yarra?
South Yarra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (28.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Yarra?
Across postcode 3141, 3,591 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,552), violent (425), drug offences (240). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in South Yarra?
In South Yarra, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (3.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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