Burwood vs Mont Albert
The verdict
Burwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $2.35M in Mont Albert. Mont Albert rates higher for liveability (98 vs 88). Mont Albert has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 53 min). On the separate residential safety score, Burwood rates higher (58 vs 39/100 in Mont Albert).
Scores
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 97 |
| Transport | 90 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 88 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,147 | 4,948 |
| Median age | 34 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,684 | $2,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.5% | 68.9% |
| Born in Australia | 48.7% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Burwood Moderate Growth · Mont Albert Moderate Growth
Property
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $2.35M |
| Median unit price | $832K | $790K |
| House price YoY | -10.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 535 | 990 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 515 | 505 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 224 | 202 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,103 | 5,457 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,162 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burwood · Mont Albert
Transport
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 22 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 220 m |
Liveability
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 10 |
| Parks | 31 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 13.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood | Mont Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,147 | 4,948 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,725 | 5,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,607 | 6,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.44% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood or Mont Albert?
Burwood has the higher residential safety score (Burwood 58/100 vs Mont Albert 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood or Mont Albert?
Burwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $2.35M.
Which has better schools, Burwood or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert has a higher average school ICSEA (Burwood 1140 vs Mont Albert 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burwood or Mont Albert?
Mont Albert has the higher transport score (Burwood 90/100 vs Mont Albert 99/100).
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