Mortlake vs Rhodes
The verdict
Mortlake is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $3.78M in Rhodes. Rhodes rates higher for transport (97 vs 77). Mortlake is closer to the coast (13.3 km vs 15.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mortlake rates higher (90 vs 35/100 in Rhodes).
Scores
MortlakeRhodes
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 95 |
| Transport | 77 | 97 |
| Education | 83 | 88 |
| Liveability | 90 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,954 | 11,453 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,347 | $2,183 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.6% | 74.7% |
| Born in Australia | 57.7% | 23.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mortlake Stable · Rhodes Moderate Growth
Property
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $3.78M |
| Median unit price | $818K | $1.00M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 594 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 461 | 314 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,610 | 5,152 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | Data not available |
Transport
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 160 m |
Liveability
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 34 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.3 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Mortlake | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,954 | 11,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,022 | 12,873 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,122 | 14,120 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mortlake or Rhodes?
Mortlake has the higher residential safety score (Mortlake 90/100 vs Rhodes 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Mortlake or Rhodes?
Mortlake is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $3.78M.
Which has better public transport, Mortlake or Rhodes?
Rhodes has the higher transport score (Mortlake 77/100 vs Rhodes 97/100).
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