Mentone scores 7.6/10 — a rare combination of beach lifestyle, strong school zones and accessible entry prices relative to Brighton ($2.6M) and Sandringham ($1.7M).
Mentone Investment Snapshot
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $1.28M | $610k |
| Gross Yield | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-Year Growth | +34% | +22% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Auction Clearance | 72% | 65% |
Why 7.6/10?
- Mentone Beach and Mentone Baths — premium lifestyle amenity
- Mentone Girls Grammar and Mentone Grammar — strong family demographic demand
- $1.28M houses offer value relative to Brighton and Sandringham
- Frankston line — regular express services to CBD in 40 minutes
Risks
- Coastal flooding risk on some beachfront allotments
- Longer commute limits appeal vs inner-city suburbs
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