Mont Albert North vs Mont Albert
Mont Albert North (median $1,405,000) is roughly 56% cheaper to buy into than Mont Albert ($3,210,000).
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Mont Albert North and Mont Albert side by side
| Measure | Mont Albert North | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,405,000 | $3,210,000 |
| Median unit | $1,115,000 | $730,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1128 | 1132 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,609 | 4,948 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
Mont Albert scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mont Albert (1132) sits above Mont Albert North (1128).
- For buyers
- Mont Albert North is the lower entry point at $1,405,000 median, 56% 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
- Mont Albert edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1128).
Mont Albert North vs Mont Albert: common questions
Is Mont Albert North or Mont Albert cheaper to buy in?
Mont Albert North has the lower median house price at $1,405,000, roughly 56% below Mont Albert ($3,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mont Albert North or Mont Albert have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mont Albert scores 1132 vs 1128 in Mont Albert North. 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, Mont Albert North or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert scores 100/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.
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