Mentone East vs Parkdale

Mentone East scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mentone East (1115) sits above Parkdale (1101).

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Mentone East and Parkdale side by side

MeasureMentone EastParkdale
Price and market
Median house–$1,588,000
Median unit–$800,000
Renting
House rent–$750/wk
Unit rent–$550/wk
Owner occupied–76.0%
Renter occupied–22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11151101
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10046
Transit score6020
Bike score100100
Population–12,308
Median age–43
Climate
Annual rainfall634 mm661 mm
Mean max, January25.8°C26.0°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 1101).

Mentone East vs Parkdale: common questions

Does Mentone East or Parkdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mentone East scores 1115 vs 1101 in Parkdale. 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, Mentone East or Parkdale?

Mentone East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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.