Ambarvale vs Glen Alpine
The verdict
Ambarvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $960K versus $1.41M in Glen Alpine. Ambarvale rates higher for liveability (85 vs 59). Glen Alpine rates higher for education (56 vs 43). Ambarvale is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 25.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Alpine rates higher (94 vs 45/100 in Ambarvale).
Scores
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 57 |
| Transport | 76 | 56 |
| Education | 43 | 56 |
| Liveability | 85 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,254 | 4,429 |
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,431 | $2,669 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 70.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Ambarvale High Growth · Glen Alpine High Growth
Property
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $960K | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $614K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 45 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 882 | 271 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,093 | 2,326 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ambarvale · Glen Alpine
Transport
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 126 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.8 km | 46.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ambarvale | Glen Alpine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,254 | 4,429 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,750 | 4,732 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,372 | 8,775 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ambarvale or Glen Alpine?
Glen Alpine has the higher residential safety score (Ambarvale 45/100 vs Glen Alpine 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Ambarvale or Glen Alpine?
Ambarvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $960K versus $1.41M.
Which has better public transport, Ambarvale or Glen Alpine?
Ambarvale has the higher transport score (Ambarvale 76/100 vs Glen Alpine 56/100).
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