Monbulk vs Silvan
The verdict
Monbulk rates higher for liveability (49 vs 28). Monbulk is closer to the coast (33.6 km vs 36.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Monbulk rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Silvan).
Scores
MonbulkSilvan
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 35 |
| Transport | 22 | 22 |
| Education | 59 | 57 |
| Liveability | 49 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,651 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,722 | $2,158 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.2% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Monbulk Moderate Growth · Silvan Moderate Growth
Property
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $780K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.6% | 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
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 227 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 227 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 247 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,849 | 3,250 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,043 |
Transport
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 136 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 10.6 km |
Liveability
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.6 km | 36.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.3 km | 41.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Monbulk | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,651 | 1,323 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,639 | 1,298 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,236 | 1,535 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.08% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Monbulk or Silvan?
Monbulk has the higher residential safety score (Monbulk 100/100 vs Silvan 85/100).
Which has better schools, Monbulk or Silvan?
Monbulk has a higher average school ICSEA (Monbulk 1047 vs Silvan 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Monbulk or Silvan?
Monbulk and Silvan have similar transport scores.
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