Monbulk vs Kallista
Monbulk (median $795,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Kallista ($890,000).
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Monbulk and Kallista side by side
| Measure | Monbulk | Kallista |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $795,000 | $890,000 |
| Median unit | $303,120 | $321,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,651 | 1,418 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1100 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kallista (1058) sits above Monbulk (1053).
- For buyers
- Monbulk is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 11% 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
- Kallista edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1053).
Monbulk vs Kallista: common questions
Is Monbulk or Kallista cheaper to buy in?
Monbulk has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 11% below Kallista ($890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Monbulk or Kallista have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kallista scores 1058 vs 1053 in Monbulk. 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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