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Briar Hill vs Montmorency

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Briar Hill scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

Briar HillMontmorency
Active2250
Safety98100
Wealth3956
Value4055
Parks6878
Cafés754
Transit7538
Green space4554
Active & healthy2047
Schools nearby (OSM)6173
Median rent$411/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$996,000$1,180,000
House sales this quarter1031
Population3,2209,250
Full profile Briar Hill in full Montmorency in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Briar Hill safer than Montmorency?

Montmorency scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Briar Hill or Montmorency?

Briar Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($996,000 vs $1,180,000).

Should I live in Briar Hill or Montmorency?

Briar Hill scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Briar Hill or Montmorency.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →