Mentone vs Parkdale
The verdict
Mentone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $1.51M in Parkdale. Mentone has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 53 min).
Scores
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 90 |
| Transport | 98 | 97 |
| Education | 80 | 78 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,197 | 12,308 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,889 | $2,130 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mentone — · Parkdale —
Property
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $674K | $752K |
| House price YoY | -6.2% | 8.8% |
| 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
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 205 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 311 | 244 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 227 | 171 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,062 | 3,201 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mentone · Parkdale
Transport
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 60 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 340 m | 460 m |
Liveability
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 34 | 6 |
| Parks | 22 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.9 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mentone | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,197 | 12,308 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,042 | 12,887 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mentone or Parkdale?
Parkdale has the higher residential safety score (Mentone 91/100 vs Parkdale 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Mentone or Parkdale?
Mentone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Mentone or Parkdale?
Mentone has a higher average school ICSEA (Mentone 1114 vs Parkdale 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mentone or Parkdale?
Mentone has the higher transport score (Mentone 98/100 vs Parkdale 97/100).
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