Argenton vs Glendale
The verdict
Argenton is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $889K in Glendale. Glendale rates higher for education (49 vs 39). Glendale is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 10.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glendale rates higher (44 vs 21/100 in Argenton).
Scores
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 67 |
| Transport | 63 | 64 |
| Education | 39 | 49 |
| Liveability | 84 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,352 | 3,260 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,318 | $1,514 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Argenton Moderate Growth · Glendale Moderate Growth
Property
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $855K | $889K |
| Median unit price | $710K | $739K |
| House price YoY | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $677 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 444 | 276 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 368 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 814 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,210 | 13,221 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Argenton · Glendale
Transport
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.5 km | 112.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Argenton | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,352 | 3,260 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,398 | 3,370 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,575 | 3,797 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Argenton or Glendale?
Glendale has the higher residential safety score (Argenton 21/100 vs Glendale 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Argenton or Glendale?
Argenton is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $889K.
Which has better schools, Argenton or Glendale?
Glendale has a higher average school ICSEA (Argenton 934 vs Glendale 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Argenton or Glendale?
Glendale has the higher transport score (Argenton 63/100 vs Glendale 64/100).
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