Mount Evelyn vs Coldstream
Coldstream (median $840,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Mount Evelyn ($850,000).
Buying in Mount Evelyn or Coldstream?
Selling in Mount Evelyn? The free selling guide
Mount Evelyn and Coldstream side by side
| Measure | Mount Evelyn | Coldstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $850,000 | $840,000 |
| Median unit | $724,300 | $308,880 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 9,799 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1025 mm | 842 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 27.1°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
Coldstream scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Evelyn (1033) sits above Coldstream (1029).
- For buyers
- Coldstream is the lower entry point at $840,000 median, 1% 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 1029).
Mount Evelyn vs Coldstream: common questions
Is Mount Evelyn or Coldstream cheaper to buy in?
Coldstream has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 1% below Mount Evelyn ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Evelyn or Coldstream have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Evelyn scores 1033 vs 1029 in Coldstream. 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, Mount Evelyn or Coldstream?
Coldstream scores 8/100 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Mount Evelyn with
Choosing between Mount Evelyn and Coldstream?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.