Prahran is one of Melbourne’s most energetic inner suburbs, ideal for students who enjoy a dynamic, social lifestyle. With Chapel Street shopping, bars, and cafes at your doorstep, it’s perfect for balancing study with fun.
The area is well-connected to Melbourne’s universities via tram and train and close to Melbourne Polytechnic, making commuting easy. Its diverse dining, nightlife, and entertainment options create a student lifestyle full of variety.
5 kms south-east of CBD
Close to Melbourne Polytechnic
Easy access to Monash, Caulfield and all City colleges
One of the most trendy and fashion-conscious areas to be on any given day (or night), it is filled with pubs, bars, global eateries, and upscale boutiques. Overseas and Australian designers are showcased alongside more mainstream outlets, interspersed with trendy cafes and award-winning fine dining establishments. The much-loved Prahran market is one of the premier fresh food markets in Melbourne.
Nearby Greville Street has its own personality with quality homewares, cafes and the renowned Greville Records store. Back on Chapel is the quirky Chapel Street Bazaar where you can browse for vintage clothes, jewellery, furniture and bricabrac, seven days a week.
Film buffs can catch the latest blockbuster at The Jam Factory or The Palace Como shows an interesting selection of local, international and cutting-edge films. Just off Chapel Street is the popular Chapel off Chapel - a progressive arts, live music, comedy and entertainment venue.
While there are many small public gardens scattered throughout the area, the big drawcard lies just to the west with the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens. Here you can picnic on the lawn, take a punt cruise on the ornamental lake or take in the Moonlight Cinema during the summer months. Prahran Skate Park in Malvern Road is open 24 hours a day and is home to the best vert skateboarding facilities in Victoria. In the summer months, the Prahran Aquatic Centre is the cool place to be with its Summer Sundays pool parties hosted by a stellar line-up of guest DJs.
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