Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cheltenham vs Mentone East.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mentone East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsCheltenham 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cheltenham
Metric
Mentone East

Price & Market

$1,302,500
Median house
$675,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$635/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$392/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$333/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
24,129
Population
13,221
40
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1108
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).