Mentone vs Beaumaris.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,487,000 and $2,130,000. Mentone edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mentone (median $1,487,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Beaumaris ($2,130,000).
Mentone scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaumaris (1120) sits above Mentone (1115).
For buyers
Mentone is the lower entry point at $1,487,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mentone offers the higher gross rental yield (2.62% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Beaumaris edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1115).
Common questions
Is Mentone or Beaumaris cheaper to buy in?
Mentone has the lower median house price at $1,487,000, roughly 30% below Beaumaris ($2,130,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mentone or Beaumaris have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaumaris 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, Mentone or Beaumaris?
Mentone scores 100/100 on walkability vs 80/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mentone or Beaumaris?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Mentone vs 2.18% in Beaumaris. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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