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Malvern East vs Mont Albert
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Malvern East and Mont Albert.
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Malvern East and Mont Albert comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Malvern East's median house price at $2,115,000, compared with $2,235,000 in Mont Albert. Malvern East's median unit price sits at $605,000, compared with $770,000 in Mont Albert. Malvern East recorded an annual house-price decline of 4%, while Mont Albert's figure declined by 10.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Malvern East and 27 days in Mont Albert. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Mont Albert recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Malvern East and Mont Albert.
| Metric | Malvern East | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.13M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | $655,000 | $830,000 |
| Annual house price change | -5.33% | -10.81% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 27 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Malvern East and Mont Albert.
- Malvern East
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Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Malvern East and Mont Albert.
Malvern East
Malvern East presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Ardrie Park among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
Mont Albert
Mont Albert offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with South Surrey Park among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Malvern East and Mont Albert.
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Malvern East and Mont Albert.
Both Malvern East and Mont Albert provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Malvern East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. Mont Albert is served by Mont Albert and Union stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road — CBD, Docklands and Box Hill. While both suburbs are well connected, Malvern East and Mont Albert offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Malvern East | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | East Malvern | Mont Albert |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 5, 3, 64 | 109, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Monash Freeway | Eastern Freeway (M3) approaches lie north-east for arterial driving. |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Mont Albert sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Malvern East lists 5 nearby schools compared with 1 in Mont Albert under the same search rules. Transport pages for Malvern East and Mont Albert cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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