Larnook vs Mountain Top
The verdict
Mountain Top is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $945K in Larnook. Mountain Top is closer to the coast (37.3 km vs 44.9 km).
Scores
LarnookMountain Top
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 48 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 394 | 45 |
| Median age | 50 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $936 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.0% | 33.3% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Larnook Stable · Mountain Top Stable
Property
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $945K | $790K |
| Median unit price | $342K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 508 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,015 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,269 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,853 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Larnook · Mountain Top
Transport
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.5 km | 17.2 km |
Liveability
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 44.9 km | 37.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 606.9 km | 613.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Larnook | Mountain Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 394 | 45 |
| Estimated 2025 | 404 | 46 |
| Projected 2041 | 418 | 48 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Larnook or Mountain Top?
Mountain Top is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $945K.
Which has better public transport, Larnook or Mountain Top?
Larnook and Mountain Top have similar transport scores.
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