Acacia Gardens vs Glenwood
The verdict
Acacia Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.70M in Glenwood. Acacia Gardens rates higher for transport (76 vs 58). Glenwood rates higher for education (83 vs 74). Glenwood is closer to the coast (31.0 km vs 32.1 km).
Scores
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 76 |
| Transport | 76 | 58 |
| Education | 74 | 83 |
| Liveability | 83 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,668 | 15,829 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,796 | $3,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 48.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Growth: Acacia Gardens Stable · Glenwood Stable
Property
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | $966K | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 38 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 82 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 300 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,690 | 2,104 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Acacia Gardens · Glenwood
Transport
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.1 km | 31.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Acacia Gardens | Glenwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,668 | 15,829 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,722 | 15,937 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,811 | 15,832 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Acacia Gardens or Glenwood?
Glenwood has the higher residential safety score (Acacia Gardens 99/100 vs Glenwood 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Acacia Gardens or Glenwood?
Acacia Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Acacia Gardens or Glenwood?
Glenwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Acacia Gardens 1094 vs Glenwood 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Acacia Gardens or Glenwood?
Acacia Gardens has the higher transport score (Acacia Gardens 76/100 vs Glenwood 58/100).
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