Blaxland vs Glenbrook
The verdict
Blaxland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.75M in Glenbrook. Glenbrook rates higher for education (73 vs 67). Glenbrook is closer to the coast (53.6 km vs 55.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glenbrook rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Blaxland).
Scores
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 79 |
| Transport | 88 | 89 |
| Education | 67 | 73 |
| Liveability | 73 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,434 | 5,078 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,171 | $2,502 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 55.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blaxland Stable · Glenbrook Stable
Property
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | $838K | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 108 | 98 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 118 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 309 | 177 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,852 | 3,742 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blaxland · Glenbrook
Transport
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 660 m | 750 m |
Liveability
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 110 | 169 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.2 km | 53.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.4 km | 55.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blaxland | Glenbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,434 | 5,078 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,525 | 5,140 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,517 | 5,134 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blaxland or Glenbrook?
Glenbrook has the higher residential safety score (Blaxland 95/100 vs Glenbrook 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Blaxland or Glenbrook?
Blaxland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Blaxland or Glenbrook?
Glenbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Blaxland 1067 vs Glenbrook 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blaxland or Glenbrook?
Glenbrook has the higher transport score (Blaxland 88/100 vs Glenbrook 89/100).
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