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Lower Plenty vs Montmorency

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Lower PlentyMontmorency
Active8350
Safety92100
Wealth6456
Value8455
Parks4678
Cafés754
Transit438
Green space6154
Active & healthy5947
Schools nearby (OSM)1073
Median rent$400/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,200,000$1,180,000
House sales this quarter831
Population3,9629,250
Full profile Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty 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, Lower Plenty or Montmorency?

Montmorency has the lower median house price of the two ($1,180,000 vs $1,200,000).

Should I live in Lower Plenty or Montmorency?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →