House Median
Local$1,487,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$651,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate5,486
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local5.0%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local5
Nearby4
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

MENTONE Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

MENTONE median house price is $1.49M, with +63% growth over 10 years, 37% above Melbourne median, unit median $652K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,487,000
House Growth
+63%2014-2024
Unit Price
$651,500
Unit Growth
+24%2014-2024
3BR House
$675/wk
2BR House
$580/wk
3BR Unit
$690/wk
2BR Unit
$550/wk

MENTONE Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 5,486 per 100k residents, 19% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 5,486 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
724
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

MENTONE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 13,197, 5.0% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

13,197
Total Population
2,915
/km² Density
5.0%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
4,742 people
35.9%
2
Aust
3,697 people
28.0%
3
Irish
1,781 people
13.5%
4
Scottish
1,434 people
10.9%
5
Italian
787 people
6.0%

Transport

26.8 km
To CBD
36 min
Drive to CBD
48 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Frankston lineStony Point line

MENTONE Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 5 neighbours

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MENTONE Overview

MENTONE is located in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 13,197 residents across the area, creating a population density of 2915 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong property performance with median house prices reaching $1.5M, representing substantial growth of 63% over 10 years. Units have also performed well, with median prices of $0.7M reflecting a 24% increase over the same period.

Education: The area offers quality schooling options according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Families can access Mentone Girls Secondary College, a well-regarded local public school ranked #25 among public institutions, while Mentone Girls' Grammar School provides an excellent private option, ranking #24 among private schools.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Mentone maintains a reassuring safety profile. With a crime rate of 5486 per 100,000 residents - just 0.81x the Victorian average of 6810 - the suburb demonstrates its reputation as a safe area for families.

Demographics: The local community includes Chinese residents who make up 5.00% of the population (approximately 659 people), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian average.

Transport: Mentone sits approximately 26.8km from the CBD, with typical car journeys taking around 36 minutes. The suburb benefits from its own train station servicing both the Frankston line and Stony Point line, providing convenient public transport access to the city and surrounding areas.

MENTONE FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, MENTONE has a median house price of $1.5M, up 63% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.7M, up 24% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.