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Mulgrave vs Notting Hill

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 4.2 km apart, on the same open data. Mulgrave scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

MulgraveNotting Hill
Active1944
Safety4730
Wealth3418
Value2819
Parks8480
Cafés4478
Transit3165
Green space3320
Active & healthy3029
Schools nearby (OSM)245
Median rent$430/wk $371/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,135,000$1,213,000
House sales this quarter913
Population19,8892,895
Full profile Mulgrave in full Notting Hill 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 Mulgrave safer than Notting Hill?

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

Which is cheaper, Mulgrave or Notting Hill?

Mulgrave has the lower median house price of the two ($1,135,000 vs $1,213,000).

Should I live in Mulgrave or Notting Hill?

Mulgrave scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mulgrave or Notting Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →