Mont Albert Property Market Overview (2026)
Mont Albert sits in the affordable outer-suburban market. This is value territory. Prices are lower than inner Melbourne because the suburb is still developing its amenity base, but growth corridors tend to appreciate as infrastructure catches up.
Price Estimates
| Property Type | Estimated Median | Monthly Mortgage (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| House | $550K–$850K | $2,200–$3,400 |
| Unit/Apartment | $350K–$500K | $2,000–$3,000 |
Estimates based on Mont Albert’s market positioning. Mortgage estimates assume 20% deposit, 6.5% variable rate, 30-year term. For current sales data, check REIV or Domain.
What Drives Property Value in Mont Albert
Property prices in any suburb reflect three things: what is already there, what is coming, and how easy it is to get to the CBD. Here is how Mont Albert stacks up:
| Amenity Factor | Mont Albert | Impact on Value |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 3 | Moderate |
| Parks | 3 | Low |
| Dining & Cafes | 5 | Developing |
| Medical | 0 | Gap |
| Supermarkets | 0 | None — drives value down |
| Gyms & Fitness | 1 | Some options |
Total amenity score: 15. Growing infrastructure — early buyers may benefit from appreciation as the suburb develops.
Schools (Key Value Driver)
Mont Albert has 3 schools — school zone boundaries are one of the strongest price drivers in Melbourne property:
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Mont Albert Primary School | 21-23 Inglisby Road |
| Our Holy Redeemer Primary School | 303-307 Mont Albert Road |
| Box Hill Institute (Elgar Campus) | — |
Check zone boundaries at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Rental Market
| Unit Type | Weekly Rent (est.) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $260–$360 |
| 2 Bedroom | $350–$450 |
| 3 Bedroom | $450–$600 |
Rental yield estimate: 4.5–5.5% (higher yields in more affordable suburbs).
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for full cost breakdown.
Before You Buy in Mont Albert
- Check school zones — findmyschool.vic.gov.au determines your designated school
- Review planning overlays — heritage, flood, bushfire at your local council
- Check flood risk — planning.vic.gov.au
- Attend auctions — quoted ranges in Mont Albert are guides, not guarantees
- Get a building inspection — non-negotiable for any house purchase
- Talk to locals — knock on a neighbour’s door. They will tell you what agents won’t
Key Links for Mont Albert Property Research
- Domain — current listings and recent sales
- realestate.com.au — price history and suburb profiles
- REIV — quarterly median prices (the official data)
- ABS Census — population and demographic data
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Mont Albert
- Best Cafes in Mont Albert
- Best Bars in Mont Albert
- Cost of Living in Mont Albert
- Mont Albert Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Mont Albert
- Is Mont Albert Safe?
- Mont Albert Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
