Dromana vs Mount Martha
The verdict
Dromana is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.83M in Mount Martha. Mount Martha rates higher for education (63 vs 55). Mount Martha has a shorter estimated CBD commute (167 vs 185 min). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Martha rates higher (86 vs 35/100 in Dromana).
Scores
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 48 |
| Transport | 20 | 27 |
| Education | 55 | 63 |
| Liveability | 56 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,626 | 19,846 |
| Median age | 50 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,304 | $2,097 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dromana Moderate Growth · Mount Martha Moderate Growth
Property
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.83M |
| Median unit price | $781K | $783K |
| House price YoY | -11.4% | -11.0% |
| 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
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,087 | 348 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 392 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 377 | 101 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,969 | 1,915 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dromana · Mount Martha
Transport
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 78 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 185 | 167 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 13.8 km |
Liveability
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 7 |
| Parks | 14 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.8 km | 51.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 16.1 km |
Population & growth
| Dromana | Mount Martha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,626 | 19,846 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,850 | 19,980 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,571 | 22,675 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dromana or Mount Martha?
Mount Martha has the higher residential safety score (Dromana 35/100 vs Mount Martha 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Dromana or Mount Martha?
Dromana is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.83M.
Which has better schools, Dromana or Mount Martha?
Mount Martha has a higher average school ICSEA (Dromana 999 vs Mount Martha 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dromana or Mount Martha?
Mount Martha has the higher transport score (Dromana 20/100 vs Mount Martha 27/100).
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