Montmorency vs Templestowe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $1,587,500.
Montmorency (median $1,150,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Templestowe ($1,587,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Templestowe (1112) sits above Montmorency (1100).
For buyers
Montmorency is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Montmorency offers the higher gross rental yield (2.94% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Templestowe edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1100).
Common questions
Is Montmorency or Templestowe cheaper to buy in?
Montmorency has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 28% below Templestowe ($1,587,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Montmorency or Templestowe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Templestowe scores 1112 vs 1100 in Montmorency. 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, Montmorency or Templestowe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.94% in Montmorency vs 2.16% in Templestowe. 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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