Overall score
Montrose
71.6/100
Mount Evelyn
69.2/100
Montrose vs Mount Evelyn, VIC suburb comparison
Montrose for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontroseMount Evelyn
Crime rate
Montrose
36.9 / 1k
Mount Evelyn
34.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montrose
187
Mount Evelyn
184
Population
Montrose
6,900
Mount Evelyn
9,799
Metric leadMontrose 5Mount Evelyn 6across 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 Evelyn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.6/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 34.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 41 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 184 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 152 |
| Population | 6,900 | 9,799 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Montrose is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Mount Evelyn is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Montrose tends to lead on parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities, while Mount Evelyn stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Montrose, while Mount Evelyn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.