Cromer vs Mentone
Mentone scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cromer (1120) sits above Mentone (1115).
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Cromer and Mentone side by side
| Measure | Cromer | Mentone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,487,000 |
| Median unit | – | $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 | 1120 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 13,197 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 634 mm | 634 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°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
- 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
- Cromer edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1115).
Cromer vs Mentone: common questions
Does Cromer or Mentone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cromer scores 1120 vs 1115 in Mentone. 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.
Which is more walkable, Cromer or Mentone?
Mentone scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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