Side by sideSuburb comparison

Monbulk vs Silvan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Monbulk edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monbulk (1053) sits above Silvan (1033).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsMonbulk 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.

The numbers behind the take

Monbulk
Metric
Silvan

Price & Market

$795,000
Median house
$303,120
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$369/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$369/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,651
Population
1,323
41
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1053
Avg ICSEA
1033

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).