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Malvern vs Mont Albert
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Malvern and Mont Albert.
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Malvern 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's median house price at $2,418,000, compared with $1,942,000 in Mont Albert. Malvern's median unit price sits at $661,000, compared with $815,000 in Mont Albert. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Mont Albert and Malvern, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs. Use the side-by-side figures and charts on this page to review how each suburb compares before inspecting individual properties.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Malvern and Mont Albert.
| Metric | Malvern | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.72M | $2.12M |
| Median unit price | $675,000 | $825,000 |
| Annual house price change | +0.93% | -15.50% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 29 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Malvern and Mont Albert.
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Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Malvern and Mont Albert.
Malvern
Malvern is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
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
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Malvern and Mont Albert.
Both Malvern and Mont Albert provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Malvern is served by Malvern and Gardiner stations on the Frankston, Sandringham, Glen Waverley and Cranbourne lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road — Malvern terminus to CBD via Prahran. 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 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 | Mont Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Malvern | Mont Albert |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein |
| Major trams | 6, 5, 16, 72 | 109, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Monash Freeway (M1) approaches lie to the south-east for arterial driving. | 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.
Mont Albert may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Malvern sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Malvern lists 3 nearby schools compared with 1 in Mont Albert under the same search rules. Transport pages for Malvern and Mont Albert cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Malvern and Mont Albert. Buyers should compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings before deciding which suburb better matches their budget and day-to-day needs.
Current properties for sale
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