Mooroolbark vs Montrose
Mooroolbark (median $880,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Montrose ($985,000).
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Mooroolbark and Montrose side by side
| Measure | Mooroolbark | Montrose |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $700,000 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,059 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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 (16/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Montrose (1025) sits above Mooroolbark (1018).
- For buyers
- Mooroolbark is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 11% 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
- Montrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1018).
Mooroolbark vs Montrose: common questions
Is Mooroolbark or Montrose cheaper to buy in?
Mooroolbark has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 11% below Montrose ($985,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mooroolbark or Montrose have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Montrose scores 1025 vs 1018 in Mooroolbark. 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, Mooroolbark or Montrose?
Montrose scores 36/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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