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Mont Albert vs Toorak
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Mont Albert and Toorak.
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Mont Albert and Toorak comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Mont Albert's median house price at $2,235,000, compared with $4,675,000 in Toorak. Mont Albert's median unit price sits at $770,000, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Mont Albert recorded an annual house-price decline of 10.2%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Mont Albert recorded a shorter median selling period of 27 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Mont Albert and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Mont Albert and Toorak.
| Metric | Mont Albert | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.23M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $830,000 | $921,000 |
| Annual house price change | -10.81% | -23.49% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
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- Mont Albert
- Toorak
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Mont Albert and Toorak.
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.
Toorak
Toorak 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 Brookville Gardens 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.
School comparison
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Mont Albert
Transport comparison
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Both Mont Albert and Toorak provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. 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. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Mont Albert and Toorak offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Mont Albert | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Mont Albert | Toorak |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 109, 72 | 58, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Eastern Freeway (M3) approaches lie north-east for arterial driving. | Burke Road buses and arterial links Camberwell Junction and Hawksburn precincts — check PTV |
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 Toorak 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. Toorak lists 4 nearby schools compared with 1 in Mont Albert under the same search rules. Transport pages for Mont Albert and Toorak 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 Mont Albert and Toorak.
Current properties for sale
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