Mont Albert vs Surrey Hills North

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surrey Hills North (1150) sits above Mont Albert (1132).

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Mont Albert and Surrey Hills North side by side

MeasureMont AlbertSurrey Hills North
Price and market
Median house$3,210,000–
Median unit$730,500–
Renting
House rent$800/wk–
Unit rent$570/wk–
Owner occupied70.0%–
Renter occupied28.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11321150
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score6020
Bike score100100
Population4,948–
Median age42–
Climate
Annual rainfall707 mm732 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.6°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
Surrey Hills North edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1132).

Mont Albert vs Surrey Hills North: common questions

Does Mont Albert or Surrey Hills North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surrey Hills North scores 1150 vs 1132 in Mont Albert. 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.