Kalorama vs Mount Dandenong
Mount Dandenong (median $1,100,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Kalorama ($1,121,500).
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Kalorama and Mount Dandenong side by side
| Measure | Kalorama | Mount Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,121,500 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 1,277 | 1,271 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1025 mm | 1124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 24.3°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 Mount Dandenong (1032) sits above Kalorama (1029).
- For buyers
- Mount Dandenong is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 2% 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
- Mount Dandenong edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1029).
Kalorama vs Mount Dandenong: common questions
Is Kalorama or Mount Dandenong cheaper to buy in?
Mount Dandenong has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 2% below Kalorama ($1,121,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kalorama or Mount Dandenong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Dandenong scores 1032 vs 1029 in Kalorama. 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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