Isabella Plains vs Monash
The verdict
Monash rates higher for education (68 vs 62). Monash has a shorter estimated CBD commute (58 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Isabella Plains rates higher (82 vs 66/100 in Monash).
Scores
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 61 |
| Transport | 45 | 50 |
| Education | 62 | 68 |
| Liveability | 64 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,329 | 5,644 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,131 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.2% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.5% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Isabella Plains Declining · Monash Declining
Property
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 185 | 124 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 323 | 354 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,640 | 1,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Isabella Plains · Monash
Transport
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 102.9 km | 103.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.7 km | 15.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Isabella Plains | Monash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,329 | 5,644 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,344 | 5,716 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,232 | 4,214 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Isabella Plains or Monash?
Isabella Plains has the higher residential safety score (Isabella Plains 82/100 vs Monash 66/100).
Which has better schools, Isabella Plains or Monash?
Isabella Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Isabella Plains 1053 vs Monash 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Isabella Plains or Monash?
Monash has the higher transport score (Isabella Plains 45/100 vs Monash 50/100).
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