Cheltenham East vs Mentone
Cheltenham East (median $1,130,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Mentone ($1,487,000).
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Cheltenham East and Mentone side by side
| Measure | Cheltenham East | Mentone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,130,000 | $1,487,000 |
| Median unit | $737,500 | $651,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 13,197 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 640 mm | 634 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mentone (1115) sits above Cheltenham East (1108).
- For buyers
- Cheltenham East is the lower entry point at $1,130,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mentone edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1108).
Cheltenham East vs Mentone: common questions
Is Cheltenham East or Mentone cheaper to buy in?
Cheltenham East has the lower median house price at $1,130,000, roughly 24% below Mentone ($1,487,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cheltenham East or Mentone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mentone scores 1115 vs 1108 in Cheltenham East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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