Mont Albert vs Surrey Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,210,000 and $2,260,000. Surrey Hills edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Surrey Hills (median $2,260,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Mont Albert ($3,210,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surrey Hills (1150) sits above Mont Albert (1132).
For buyers
Surrey Hills is the lower entry point at $2,260,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Surrey Hills offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Surrey Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1132).
Common questions
Is Mont Albert or Surrey Hills cheaper to buy in?
Surrey Hills has the lower median house price at $2,260,000, roughly 42% below Mont Albert ($3,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mont Albert or Surrey Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surrey Hills 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mont Albert or Surrey Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Surrey Hills vs 1.30% in Mont Albert. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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