Mont Albert

VIC 3127 · Whitehorse

4,948 (2021) → 5,201 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

4,948

Population

$2.35M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Mont Albert is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3127, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.35M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 13km inland. Mont Albert has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.

12.7 km

To Melbourne CBD

13.1 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

220 m

To nearest station

Demographics

4,948

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,324

vs NSW median+25.6%

Bachelor degree or higher68.9%

Born in Australia64.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,026 / 207 / 668

Top countries of birth: China (10.19%), England (2.81%), India (1.96%), Malaysia (1.96%), New Zealand (1.58%)

Top languages: Mandarin (11.78%), Cantonese (3.4%), Greek (1.11%), Italian (0.93%), Japan (0.81%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.35M

Median house (2024)

$790K-11.0%

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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling990/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft505/100k

Domestic assault202/100k

Robbery40/100k

Non-domestic assault121/100k

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: 270 (all categories, latest year)5,457 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

Outstanding school access

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

269

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1124 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Mont Albert Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1162

Nearby (within 10km)

Our Holy Redeemer SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1162
Box Hill Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1055
Surrey Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1168
Chatham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1156
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1163
Koonung Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1098
Kingswood CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1148
St Paul's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1106
Our Lady of Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1101
Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1148
St Francis Xavier's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1120
Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1176

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Metro

5Light rail

18Bus

CBD commute (est.)33 min (metro)

Nearest train stationHood St/Whitehorse Rd #55 (220 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

191 in suburbSupermarkets

10310 in suburbCafes/Rest.

527 in suburbParks

378 in suburbPlaygrounds

322 in suburbPools

181 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

210 in suburbGPs

121 in suburbPharmacies

201 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

31120 in suburbSports fields

31 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalBox Hill Hospital (1.0 km)

Nearest vet700 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (28.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Fitness paradise

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

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

311

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Outdoor paradise

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

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

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

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Not much nightlife

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

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.20

Per 1,000 residents

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

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.40

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.25%

Projected population 20416,405

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Whitehorse

Mont Albert North$1.55M81transport Box Hill$1.20M100transport Box Hill South$1.87M81transport Box Hill North$1.26M80transport Burwood$1.34M90transport Blackburn South$1.35M79transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mont Albert

Is Mont Albert safe?

Mont Albert has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 5,457 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mont Albert?

In Mont Albert, the .

How far is Mont Albert from Melbourne CBD?

Mont Albert is about 12.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mont Albert?

Mont Albert has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1162 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mont Albert?

Mont Albert has a transport score of 99/100 and 18 bus stops.