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While specific naming origins remain elusive, Mein St has long been an integral residential link in Scarborough’s coastal suburb. As the area matured from its 1870s subdivision beginnings, smaller streets like Mein Street provided local access and quieter residential traffic compared to the main Scarborough Road corridor. These internal streets formed the “quiet hinterland” behind the more prominent roads, offering residential calm whilst still being connected to the network that supports the local community.
Today, Mein Street reflects the diverse character of modern Scarborough, with a mix of 3 units, 32 townhouses, 141 houses, and 262 other properties lining its length. The street serves as part of the residential grid that links the coast and foreshore to the more inland areas, maintaining its role as a connector within the broader neighbourhood network.
The street’s evolution mirrors Scarborough’s transformation from a holiday seaside town to a suburban residential area. Where once simple cottages and beach houses dotted the landscape, today’s Mein Street showcases contemporary coastal living, with a strong sense of community evident in its high proportion of long-term residents.
Mein St, Scarborough Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 3 units, 32 townhouses, 141 houses, 262 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 9 years and 10 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 38%
Mein St, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON MEIN ST, SCARBOROUGH
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10/105 Mein Street, Scarborough | N/A | Oct 2025 |
| 6/174 Mein Street, Scarborough | $873,000 | Oct 2025 |
| 4 Mein Street, Scarborough | $1,025,000 | Sept 2025 |
| 9/174 Mein Street, Scarborough | $995,000 | Jun 2025 |
| 126 Mein Street, Scarborough | $829,000 | Jun 2025 |
| 18/174 Mein Street, Scarborough | $905,000 | Apr 2025 |
| 187 Mein Street, Scarborough | $1,750,000 | Apr 2025 |
| 10/82-86 Mein Street, Scarborough | $620,000 | Apr 2025 |
| 2/123 Mein Street, Scarborough | $805,000 | Mar 2025 |
| 24/82-86 Mein Street, Scarborough | $750,000 | Feb 2025 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON MEIN ST FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 79 Mein Street, Scarborough | $77,000 | Sept 1992 |
| 10 Mein Street, Scarborough | $115,000 | Jul 1992 |
| 151 Mein Street, Scarborough | $147,000 | Jan 1992 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $800,000.
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $500,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $300,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $960,000.
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $600,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $360,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,239,000.
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $775,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $464,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,593,000.
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $875,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $718,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $655,000.
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $435,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $220,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,040,000.
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $599,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $441,000
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Published 1-October-2025
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