Side by sideSuburb comparison

Montgomery vs Stratford.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Montgomery (977) sits above Stratford (976).

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

Montgomery edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 976).

Common questionsMontgomery vs Stratford

Common questions

Does Montgomery or Stratford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Montgomery scores 977 vs 976 in Stratford. 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

Montgomery
Metric
Stratford

Price & Market

Median house
$486,500
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
75.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
20
Transit score
20
Bike score
50
65
Population
37
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
7
977
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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