Overall score
Mentone
65.3/100
Mordialloc
66.3/100
Mentone vs Mordialloc, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mentone for investment and schools; Mordialloc for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MentoneMordialloc
Crime rate
Mentone
68.6 / 1k
Mordialloc
72.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mentone
588
Mordialloc
340
Population
Mentone
13,197
Mordialloc
8,886
Metric leadMentone 7Mordialloc 33 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMordialloc
- Best for investmentMentone
- Best for best valueMordialloc
- Best for best schoolsMentone
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mentone | Mordialloc |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.3/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.4/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.6 / 1k | 72.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 57 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 588 | 340 |
| Planning activity | 105 | 154 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Population | 13,197 | 8,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mentone is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Mordialloc is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Mentone tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Mordialloc stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability.
Choose Mentone if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Mordialloc for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.