#1
Barber of Prahran
5.0
Read 218 reviews · Score: 82/100
163 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3141
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Best Barbers in South Yarra
Compare the top barbers in South Yarra, VIC, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 3,590 real Google reviews across the 15 barbers
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Top Barbers in South Yarra, VIC
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked barbers in South Yarra, VIC on the Starworks directory are Barber of Prahran (5.0 stars from 218 Google reviews), The Bearded Man (4.8 stars from 522 Google reviews) and Big Barber Chapel St (4.8 stars from 358 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 15 barbers in South Yarra, VIC, holding 3,590 Google reviews between them. Across the 15 the median rating is 4.8 stars from a median of 232 reviews. Of the 15, 13 are rated 4.5 or better and 11 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 522 reviews, more than the top-ranked barber holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for barbers in South Yarra, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
#2
The Bearded Man
4.8
Read 522 reviews · Score: 73/100
203 Chapel St, Melbourne VIC 3181
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#4
Identity Man Barberia
4.9
Read 324 reviews · Score: 73/100
101-105 Toorak Rd, Melbourne VIC 3141
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#5
Barberesso
4.9
Read 281 reviews · Score: 73/100
6 King St, Melbourne VIC 3181
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#7
The Land of Sunshine 88 | Barber Prahran Melbourne
5.0
Read 195 reviews · Score: 73/100
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#14
Kings Domain Barber Shop South Yarra
4.3
Read 312 reviews · Score: 49/100
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What customers wrote about barbers in South Yarra
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“Went for a haircut today for myself and brought my little one for his first ever haircut. Amazing haircut and great service. The barber was so nice and caring for my little boy, he made sure he was at ease and that he…”
“Did a walk-in haircut on a Sunday, store was super accommodating and the staff were awesome. I had my hair taken care of by tony, he did a proper job, asked all the right questions, made sure we had everything just the…”
“Fabio, Andrea and Leonardo are an exceptional team of barbers. I’ve been getting haircuts here since 2021 and have always had a positive experience. Outstanding and professional service by the team through and through…”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about barbers in South Yarra.
Who are the best barbers in South Yarra?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked barbers in South Yarra, VIC on the Starworks directory are Barber of Prahran (5.0 stars from 218 Google reviews), The Bearded Man (4.8 stars from 522 Google reviews) and Big Barber Chapel St (4.8 stars from 358 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for barbers in South Yarra, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many barbers does Starworks rank in South Yarra?
Starworks ranks 15 barbers in South Yarra, VIC, holding 3,590 Google reviews between them. Across the 15 the median rating is 4.8 stars from a median of 232 reviews. Of the 15, 13 are rated 4.5 or better and 11 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 522 reviews, more than the top-ranked barber holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
What star rating should I expect from a good barber in South Yarra?
The median Google rating across the 15 barbers Starworks ranks in South Yarra, VIC is 4.8 stars, and 13 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for barbers in South Yarra, VIC rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.
How many Google reviews does an established barber in South Yarra have?
The median barber Starworks ranks in South Yarra, VIC carries 232 Google reviews, and 11 of the 15 barbers have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 522.
How does Starworks rank barbers in South Yarra?
Starworks gives every barber in South Yarra, VIC a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a barber in South Yarra with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer barber with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in South Yarra, VIC. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same barber not appear several times on this list?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 15 distinct barbers in South Yarra, VIC rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of barbers in South Yarra updated?
This ranking of barbers in South Yarra, VIC rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.
How can I improve my barber business ranking in South Yarra?
Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median barber Starworks ranks in South Yarra, VIC carries 232 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.
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