Dalkeith vs Mount Claremont
The verdict
Mount Claremont rates higher for liveability (89 vs 81). Mount Claremont is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 4.5 km).
Scores
DalkeithMount Claremont
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 87 |
| Transport | 78 | 79 |
| Education | 92 | 94 |
| Liveability | 81 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,398 | 4,999 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,672 | $2,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 78.0% | 68.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 63.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dalkeith Moderate Growth · Mount Claremont Moderate Growth
Property
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 159 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,187 | 1,167 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dalkeith · Mount Claremont
Transport
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 68 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Dalkeith | Mount Claremont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,398 | 4,999 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,978 | 5,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,636 | 5,528 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.15% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dalkeith or Mount Claremont?
Dalkeith and Mount Claremont have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Dalkeith or Mount Claremont?
Dalkeith has a higher average school ICSEA (Dalkeith 1187 vs Mount Claremont 1167; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dalkeith or Mount Claremont?
Mount Claremont has the higher transport score (Dalkeith 78/100 vs Mount Claremont 79/100).
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