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Eltham vs Montmorency

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.5 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ElthamMontmorency
Active8650
Safety80100
Wealth8456
Value8755
Parks7078
Cafés5254
Transit738
Green space5554
Active & healthy5847
Schools nearby (OSM)2073
Median rent$440/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,273,000$1,180,000
House sales this quarter5131
Population18,8479,250
Full profile Eltham 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 Eltham 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, Eltham or Montmorency?

Montmorency has the lower median house price of the two ($1,180,000 vs $1,273,000).

Should I live in Eltham or Montmorency?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Eltham or Montmorency.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →