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Montrose vs Mooroolbark

The verdict

Mooroolbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $880K in Montrose. Mooroolbark rates higher for transport (91 vs 44). Mooroolbark has a shorter estimated CBD commute (72 vs 113 min).

Scores

MontroseMooroolbark
MontroseMooroolbark
Overall5380
Transport4491
Education5759
Liveability5987

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

Demographics

MontroseMooroolbark
Population6,90023,059
Median age4137
Median household income (wk)$2,088$1,994
Bachelor degree or higher32.7%34.8%
Born in Australia82.9%75.7%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Montrose Moderate Growth · Mooroolbark Moderate Growth

Property

MontroseMooroolbark
Median house price$880K$842K
Median unit price$690K$678K
House price YoY16.4%3.2%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MontroseMooroolbark
Residential safety score10098
Break & enter dwelling /100k232204
Motor vehicle theft /100k72173
Domestic assault /100k174291
Total incidents /100k (all)2,0292,966

Total incidents over time

Schools

MontroseMooroolbark
Total schools310
Government27
Independent12
Average ICSEA1,0531,010

See the full school list on each profile: Montrose · Mooroolbark

Transport

MontroseMooroolbark
Transport score4491
Train stations00
Bus stops3843
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)11372
Nearest train station (km)4.3 km1.2 km

Liveability

MontroseMooroolbark
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets16
Cafes & restaurants715
Parks1861
Playgrounds1124
Swimming pools59
Medical GPs15
Distance to coast (km)31.7 km32.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)33.7 km32.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.2 km6.9 km

Population & growth

MontroseMooroolbark
Population (2021)6,90023,059
Estimated 20256,81223,996
Projected 20418,00626,755
Annual growth rate-0.32%1.00%

Common questions

Which is safer, Montrose or Mooroolbark?

Montrose has the higher residential safety score (Montrose 100/100 vs Mooroolbark 98/100).

Which is more affordable, Montrose or Mooroolbark?

Mooroolbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $880K.

Which has better schools, Montrose or Mooroolbark?

Montrose has a higher average school ICSEA (Montrose 1053 vs Mooroolbark 1010; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Montrose or Mooroolbark?

Mooroolbark has the higher transport score (Montrose 44/100 vs Mooroolbark 91/100).

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Data sources

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