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Doncaster vs Mont Albert North

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. Doncaster scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

DoncasterMont Albert North
Active2652
Safety4694
Wealth2066
Value325
Parks7486
Cafés4156
Transit4945
Green space6472
Active & healthy4063
Schools nearby (OSM)5026
Median rent$450/wk $500/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,557,500$1,710,000
House sales this quarter8215
Population25,0205,609
Full profile Doncaster in full Mont Albert North 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 Doncaster safer than Mont Albert North?

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

Which is cheaper, Doncaster or Mont Albert North?

Doncaster has the lower median house price of the two ($1,557,500 vs $1,710,000).

Should I live in Doncaster or Mont Albert North?

Doncaster scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doncaster or Mont Albert North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →