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Mont Albert North

VIC 3129 · Whitehorse

5,609 (2021)6,059 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

89
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,609
Population
$1.61M
Median house (2024)
72
Safety score
81
Transport score

Mont Albert North is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3129, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.61M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 14km inland. Mont Albert North has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.

13.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
14.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,609
Population
43
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,184
vs NSW median+18.1%
Bachelor degree or higher66.7%
Born in Australia63.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,310 / 4 / 750

Top countries of birth: China (10.96%), Malaysia (3.41%), England (2.19%), India (1.66%), Hong Kong (1.64%)

Top languages: Mandarin (14.21%), Cantonese (5.99%), Greek (1.93%), Italian (0.8%), Persian ED (0.71%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.61M-9.6%
Median house (2024)
$1.20M
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

72
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

30
Break & enter dwelling535/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
8
Motor vehicle theft143/100k
11
Domestic assault196/100k
2
Robbery36/100k
5
Non-domestic assault89/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 136 (all categories, latest year)2,425 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

84

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

260
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1126 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Koonung Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1098
  • Box Hill Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1055

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Box Hill North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1080
  • Birralee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1145
  • St Bridget's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1115
  • Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1162
  • Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1148
  • Berengarra SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1085
  • Kerrimuir Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1128
  • Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1162
  • St Paul's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1106
  • Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1156
  • Our Lady of Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1101
  • Doncaster Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1104

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

81
30Bus
CBD commute (est.)51 min (bus)
Nearest train stationHood St/Whitehorse Rd #55 (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

230 in suburbSupermarkets
402 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6415 in suburbParks
438 in suburbPlaygrounds
341 in suburbPools
221 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
240 in suburbGPs
130 in suburbPharmacies
221 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
23933 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest vet620 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (28.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

86

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

22
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
239
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

84

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

64
Parks
2
Nature reserves
66
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

70

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
9
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

13

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.18
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

45

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.71

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.95%
Projected population 20417,260
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Mont Albert North

Is Mont Albert North safe?

Mont Albert North has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,425 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mont Albert North?

In Mont Albert North, the .

How far is Mont Albert North from Melbourne CBD?

Mont Albert North is about 13.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 51 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mont Albert North?

Mont Albert North has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mont Albert North?

Mont Albert North has a transport score of 81/100 and 30 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.