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Cheltenham vs Mentone East

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mentone East (1115) sits above Cheltenham (1108).

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Cheltenham and Mentone East side by side

MeasureCheltenhamMentone East
Price and market
Median house$1,302,500–
Median unit$675,000–
Renting
House rent$720/wk–
Unit rent$550/wk–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11081115
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score060
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall640 mm634 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C25.8°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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 East edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1108).

Cheltenham vs Mentone East: common questions

Does Cheltenham or Mentone East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mentone East scores 1115 vs 1108 in Cheltenham. 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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