Mount Martha vs Red Hill
Red Hill (median $1,232,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Mount Martha ($1,710,000).
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Mount Martha and Red Hill side by side
| Measure | Mount Martha | Red Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,710,000 | $1,232,500 |
| Median unit | $850,500 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 19,846 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 773 mm | 869 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.4°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
Red Hill scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill (1047) sits above Mount Martha (1037).
- For buyers
- Red Hill is the lower entry point at $1,232,500 median, 28% 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
- Red Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1037).
Mount Martha vs Red Hill: common questions
Is Mount Martha or Red Hill cheaper to buy in?
Red Hill has the lower median house price at $1,232,500, roughly 28% below Mount Martha ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Martha or Red Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill scores 1047 vs 1037 in Mount Martha. 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 Martha or Red Hill?
Red Hill scores 2/100 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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