Bardia vs Glenfield
The verdict
Bardia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.15M in Glenfield. Bardia rates higher for liveability (81 vs 73). Glenfield rates higher for transport (90 vs 63). Glenfield is closer to the coast (21.9 km vs 24.6 km).
Scores
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 76 |
| Transport | 63 | 90 |
| Education | 71 | 64 |
| Liveability | 81 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,747 | 10,536 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,417 | $2,070 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.2% | 49.7% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 46.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3 |
Growth: Bardia High Growth · Glenfield High Growth
Property
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $807K |
| House price YoY | 5.8% | 14.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 122 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 296 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 539 | 579 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,376 | 23,984 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bardia · Glenfield
Transport
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 940 m | 120 m |
Liveability
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.6 km | 21.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.9 km | 30.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bardia | Glenfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,747 | 10,536 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,205 | 10,697 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,701 | 17,430 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.31% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bardia or Glenfield?
Bardia has the higher residential safety score (Bardia 58/100 vs Glenfield 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Bardia or Glenfield?
Bardia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Bardia or Glenfield?
Bardia has a higher average school ICSEA (Bardia 1071 vs Glenfield 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bardia or Glenfield?
Glenfield has the higher transport score (Bardia 63/100 vs Glenfield 90/100).
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