Overall score
Montrose
71.6/100
Mount Dandenong
44.8/100
Montrose vs Mount Dandenong, VIC suburb comparison
Montrose for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontroseMount Dandenong
Crime rate
Montrose
36.9 / 1k
Mount Dandenong
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montrose
187
Mount Dandenong
151
Population
Montrose
6,900
Mount Dandenong
1,271
Metric leadMontrose 8Mount Dandenong 21 tiedacross 11 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 | Montrose | Mount Dandenong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.6/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 35 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 151 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 22 |
| Population | 6,900 | 1,271 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Montrose is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Mount Dandenong is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Montrose tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Dandenong stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Montrose sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Mount Dandenong.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Montrose, while Mount Dandenong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.