Belair vs Glenalta
The verdict
Glenalta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.21M in Belair. Glenalta rates higher for liveability (60 vs 55). Glenalta is closer to the coast (10.4 km vs 11.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Belair rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Glenalta).
Scores
BelairGlenalta
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 76 |
| Transport | 87 | 86 |
| Education | 88 | 84 |
| Liveability | 55 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,718 | 2,039 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,265 | $1,968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.1% | 57.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 79.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Belair Stable · Glenalta Moderate Growth
Property
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.6% | 3.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $890 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 21 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,840 | 1,030 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | Data not available |
Transport
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 86 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 470 m |
Liveability
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 10.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.5 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Belair | Glenalta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,718 | 2,039 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,687 | 2,168 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,018 | 2,268 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.16% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belair or Glenalta?
Belair has the higher residential safety score (Belair 100/100 vs Glenalta 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Belair or Glenalta?
Glenalta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.21M.
Which has better public transport, Belair or Glenalta?
Belair has the higher transport score (Belair 87/100 vs Glenalta 86/100).
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