Surrey Hills vs Mont Albert.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,260,000 and $3,210,000. Surrey Hills edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Surrey Hills (median $2,260,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Mont Albert ($3,210,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surrey Hills (1150) sits above Mont Albert (1132).
For buyers
Surrey Hills is the lower entry point at $2,260,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Surrey Hills offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Surrey Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1132).
Common questions
Is Surrey Hills or Mont Albert cheaper to buy in?
Surrey Hills has the lower median house price at $2,260,000, roughly 30% below Mont Albert ($3,210,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Surrey Hills or Mont Albert have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surrey Hills 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Surrey Hills or Mont Albert?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Surrey Hills vs 1.30% in Mont Albert. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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