Lower Plenty vs Montmorency
The verdict
Montmorency is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.27M in Lower Plenty. Montmorency rates higher for transport (97 vs 57). Lower Plenty is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 20.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Montmorency rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Lower Plenty).
Scores
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 89 |
| Transport | 57 | 97 |
| Education | 82 | 80 |
| Liveability | 83 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,962 | 9,250 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,160 | $2,076 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.6% | 52.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lower Plenty Moderate Growth · Montmorency Moderate Growth
Property
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $640K | $814K |
| House price YoY | -9.0% | 25.0% |
| 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
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 505 | 97 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 177 | 43 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 126 | 97 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,297 | 1,308 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Plenty · Montmorency
Transport
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 530 m |
Liveability
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 10 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 17.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Plenty | Montmorency | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,962 | 9,250 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,053 | 9,462 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,893 | 11,424 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lower Plenty or Montmorency?
Montmorency has the higher residential safety score (Lower Plenty 69/100 vs Montmorency 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lower Plenty or Montmorency?
Montmorency is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Lower Plenty or Montmorency?
Montmorency has a higher average school ICSEA (Lower Plenty 1085 vs Montmorency 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lower Plenty or Montmorency?
Montmorency has the higher transport score (Lower Plenty 57/100 vs Montmorency 97/100).
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