Mentone vs Parkdale
Mentone (median $1,487,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Parkdale ($1,588,000).
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Mentone and Parkdale side by side
| Measure | Mentone | Parkdale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,487,000 | $1,588,000 |
| Median unit | $651,500 | $800,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 46 |
| Transit score | 60 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,197 | 12,308 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 634 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 26.0°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
Mentone 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 (1115) sits above Parkdale (1101). Parkdale skews owner-occupied (76%), Mentone runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Mentone is the lower entry point at $1,487,000 median, 6% 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 2.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mentone edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1101).
Mentone vs Parkdale: common questions
Is Mentone or Parkdale cheaper to buy in?
Mentone has the lower median house price at $1,487,000, roughly 6% below Parkdale ($1,588,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mentone or Parkdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mentone 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 or Parkdale?
Mentone 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mentone or Parkdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Mentone vs 2.46% in Parkdale. 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.
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