Mooroolbark vs Mount Evelyn
Mount Evelyn (median $850,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Mooroolbark ($880,000).
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Mooroolbark and Mount Evelyn side by side
| Measure | Mooroolbark | Mount Evelyn |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $700,000 | $724,300 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,059 | 9,799 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 967 mm | 1025 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.1°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
Mooroolbark scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Evelyn (1033) sits above Mooroolbark (1018).
- For buyers
- Mount Evelyn is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 3% 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 Evelyn edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1018).
Mooroolbark vs Mount Evelyn: common questions
Is Mooroolbark or Mount Evelyn cheaper to buy in?
Mount Evelyn has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 3% below Mooroolbark ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mooroolbark or Mount Evelyn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Evelyn scores 1033 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 Mount Evelyn?
Mooroolbark scores 16/100 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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