Overall score
Monbulk
50.0/100
Silvan
43.9/100
Monbulk vs Silvan, VIC Suburb Comparison
Monbulk for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MonbulkSilvan
Crime rate
Monbulk
31.5 / 1k
Silvan
36.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Monbulk
19
Silvan
18
Population
Monbulk
3,651
Silvan
1,323
Metric leadMonbulk 7Silvan 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Monbulk | Silvan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 36.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 21 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 46 | 45 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 18.9% |
| Population | 3,651 | 1,323 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Monbulk is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Silvan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Monbulk is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Silvan answers with public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Monbulk the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Silvan.
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.