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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
LarnookMountain Top
Overall2020
Transport00
Education4748
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

LarnookMountain Top
Population39445
Median age5044
Median household income (wk)$936$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher33.0%33.3%
Born in Australia70.8%68.9%
Avg household size2.22.1

Growth: Larnook Stable · Mountain Top Stable

Property

LarnookMountain Top
Median house price$945K$790K
Median unit price$342KData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

LarnookMountain Top
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k5080
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,0150
Domestic assault /100k1,2690
Total incidents /100k (all)6,8530

Total incidents over time

Schools

LarnookMountain Top
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA931Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Larnook · Mountain Top

Transport

LarnookMountain Top
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.5 km17.2 km

Liveability

LarnookMountain Top
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)44.9 km37.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)606.9 km613.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.2 km4.7 km

Population & growth

LarnookMountain Top
Population (2021)39445
Estimated 202540446
Projected 204141848
Annual growth rate0.63%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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Data sources

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