Lower Plenty vs Montmorency
Montmorency (median $1,150,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Lower Plenty ($1,207,500).
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Lower Plenty and Montmorency side by side
| Measure | Lower Plenty | Montmorency |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,207,500 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $684,000 | $862,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1100 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 72 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,962 | 9,250 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.3°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
Montmorency scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Plenty (1109) sits above Montmorency (1100).
- For buyers
- Montmorency is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 5% 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
- Lower Plenty edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1100).
Lower Plenty vs Montmorency: common questions
Is Lower Plenty or Montmorency cheaper to buy in?
Montmorency has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 5% below Lower Plenty ($1,207,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lower Plenty or Montmorency have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Plenty scores 1109 vs 1100 in Montmorency. 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, Lower Plenty or Montmorency?
Montmorency scores 72/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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