Mont Albert
VIC 3127 • Greater Melbourne
About Mont Albert
Mont Albert is an established and affluent residential suburb on Melbourne's inner-eastern fringe, located within the City of Boroondara approximately 12 kilometres east of the CBD. Perched at an elevation of 101 metres, the suburb covers around 1.7 square kilometres and is characterised by attractive period homes and tree-lined streets. At the 2021 Census, Mont Albert had a population of 4,948, a median age of 42, and a median household income of $2,324 per week — well above the national average — reflecting its prestige positioning within the sought-after Boroondara council area.
Mont Albert attracts a mix of established families, professionals, and a growing Chinese-Australian community, with China being the most common overseas country of birth and Chinese ancestry prominent alongside English, Irish, and Scottish heritage. The suburb benefits from tram connections along Whitehorse Road and proximity to the Box Hill retail and medical precinct, as well as local cafes, parklands, and highly regarded schools that make it perennially popular with families. Its quiet residential character, elevated position, and proximity to some of Melbourne's best private and public schools underpin its enduring appeal as one of the eastern suburbs' most desirable addresses.
Mont Albert falls under postcode 3127 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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615 Elgar Road
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Barloa Road
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Weybridge Street
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Mont Albert Road
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Beatrice Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 504
- 2. England 139
- 3. India 97
- 4. Malaysia 97
- 5. New Zealand 78
- 6. Hong Kong 64
- 7. Sri Lanka 43
- 8. Philippines 42
- 9. South Africa 31
- 10. Singapore 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)