Side by sideSuburb comparison

Surrey Hills South vs Mont Albert.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Surrey Hills South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surrey Hills South (1150) sits above Mont Albert (1132).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Surrey Hills South edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1132).

Common questionsSurrey Hills South vs Mont Albert

Common questions

Does Surrey Hills South or Mont Albert have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surrey Hills South scores 1150 vs 1132 in Mont Albert. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Surrey Hills South
Metric
Mont Albert

Price & Market

Median house
$3,210,000
Median unit
$730,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$411/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$800/wk
$349/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
70.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
15,147
Population
4,948
34
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1150
Avg ICSEA
1132

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).