Montrose vs Mount Dandenong
Montrose (median $985,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Mount Dandenong ($1,100,000).
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Montrose and Mount Dandenong side by side
| Measure | Montrose | Mount Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $985,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | – | 1,271 |
| Median age | – | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 1124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 24.3°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
Montrose scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Dandenong (1032) sits above Montrose (1025).
- For buyers
- Montrose is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Mount Dandenong edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1025).
Montrose vs Mount Dandenong: common questions
Is Montrose or Mount Dandenong cheaper to buy in?
Montrose has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 10% below Mount Dandenong ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Montrose or Mount Dandenong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Dandenong scores 1032 vs 1025 in Montrose. 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 is more walkable, Montrose or Mount Dandenong?
Montrose scores 36/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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