Montrose vs Mount Dandenong
The verdict
Montrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $966K in Mount Dandenong. Montrose rates higher for transport (44 vs 29). Mount Dandenong rates higher for education (68 vs 57). Mount Dandenong is closer to the coast (30.3 km vs 31.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Montrose rates higher (100 vs 32/100 in Mount Dandenong).
Scores
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 50 |
| Transport | 44 | 29 |
| Education | 57 | 68 |
| Liveability | 59 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,900 | 1,271 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,088 | $2,055 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Montrose Moderate Growth · Mount Dandenong Moderate Growth
Property
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $880K | $966K |
| Median unit price | $690K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.4% | 52.1% |
| 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
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 1,101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 72 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 174 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,029 | 3,462 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Montrose · Mount Dandenong
Transport
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 113 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 6.4 km |
Liveability
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.7 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.7 km | 34.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Montrose | Mount Dandenong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,900 | 1,271 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,812 | 1,247 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,006 | 1,475 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.32% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Montrose or Mount Dandenong?
Montrose has the higher residential safety score (Montrose 100/100 vs Mount Dandenong 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Montrose or Mount Dandenong?
Montrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $966K.
Which has better schools, Montrose or Mount Dandenong?
Mount Dandenong has a higher average school ICSEA (Montrose 1053 vs Mount Dandenong 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Montrose or Mount Dandenong?
Montrose has the higher transport score (Montrose 44/100 vs Mount Dandenong 29/100).
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