Mont Albert at a glance
Median house
$3,210,000
Median unit
$730,500
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,948
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mont Albert.
The postcode for Mont Albert is 3127 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Mont Albert is $3,210,000.
Mont Albert (3127) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria. The median house here is $3,210,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mont Albert has roughly 4,948 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mont Albert scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mont Albert's population at 4,948, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,948
Median age
42
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,210,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $730,500, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $642,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,210,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $730,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$3,210,000
$730,500
4,948
Median age: 42
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.30% (median rent $800/wk against a $3,210,000 price tag). Units yield 4.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.30%
Based on $3,210,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.06%
Based on $730,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
292
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mont Albert.
Local schools for Mont Albert
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mont Albert Primary School
Box Hill Senior Secondary College
Surrey Hills Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mont Albert.
- What is the median house price in Mont Albert?
- The median house price in Mont Albert, VIC 3127 is $3,210,000. The median unit price is $730,500.
- What is the Mont Albert postcode?
- Mont Albert is in the 3127 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Mont Albert?
- Mont Albert is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3127. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Mont Albert?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Mont Albert?
- There are 20 schools serving Mont Albert on this page, including Mont Albert Primary School, Box Hill Senior Secondary College, Our Holy Redeemer School.
- How walkable is Mont Albert?
- Mont Albert has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mont Albert?
- Mont Albert is close to Mont Albert North, Box Hill Central, Box Hill, Surrey Hills, Surrey Hills South.
- What is the population of Mont Albert?
- The population of Mont Albert is approximately 4,948 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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