Monbulk vs Silvan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monbulk (1053) sits above Silvan (1033).
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Monbulk and Silvan side by side
| Measure | Monbulk | Silvan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $795,000 | – |
| Median unit | $303,120 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,651 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1100 mm | 1100 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°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
- Monbulk edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1033).
Monbulk vs Silvan: common questions
Does Monbulk or Silvan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Monbulk scores 1053 vs 1033 in Silvan. 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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