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Monteagle vs Young

The verdict

Monteagle is more affordable, with a median house price of $400K versus $501K in Young. Monteagle rates higher for education (53 vs 37). Young rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Young is closer to the coast (220.8 km vs 226.9 km).

Scores

MonteagleYoung
MonteagleYoung
Overall2454
Transport064
Education5337
Liveability2459

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

Demographics

MonteagleYoung
Population21310,610
Median age4441
Median household income (wk)$1,238$1,157
Bachelor degree or higher39.1%20.9%
Born in Australia90.6%84.8%
Avg household size2.72.4

Growth: Monteagle Stable · Young Stable

Property

MonteagleYoung
Median house price$400K$501K
Median unit priceData not available$366K
House price YoYData not available4.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$460$460
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.6%
Days on market (house)Data not available32

Median price history

Safety

MonteagleYoung
Residential safety score56
Break & enter dwelling /100k0189
Motor vehicle theft /100k469141
Domestic assault /100k2,347669
Total incidents /100k (all)9,85911,329

Total incidents over time

Schools

MonteagleYoung
Total schools16
Government13
Independent01
Average ICSEA975967

See the full school list on each profile: Monteagle · Young

Transport

MonteagleYoung
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.3 km4.1 km

Liveability

MonteagleYoung
Summer max temp26.0°C31.5°C
Winter max temp9.5°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)900570
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants09
Parks132
Playgrounds16
Swimming poolsData not available4
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)226.9 km220.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)265.8 km268.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)18.1 km5.4 km

Population & growth

MonteagleYoung
Population (2021)21310,610
Estimated 202521710,540
Projected 204122411,018
Annual growth rate0.47%-0.17%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Monteagle or Young?

Monteagle is more affordable, with a median house price of $400K versus $501K.

Which has better schools, Monteagle or Young?

Monteagle has a higher average school ICSEA (Monteagle 975 vs Young 967; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Monteagle or Young?

Young has the higher transport score (Monteagle 0/100 vs Young 64/100).

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Data sources

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