Cardiff vs Glendale
The verdict
Glendale is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $851K in Cardiff. Cardiff rates higher for transport (91 vs 64). Glendale rates higher for liveability (86 vs 80). Cardiff is closer to the coast (7.5 km vs 9.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cardiff rates higher (51 vs 44/100 in Glendale).
Scores
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 67 |
| Transport | 91 | 64 |
| Education | 51 | 49 |
| Liveability | 80 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,318 | 3,260 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,512 | $1,514 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cardiff Moderate Growth · Glendale Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $851K | $844K |
| Median unit price | $713K | $673K |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 190 | 276 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 368 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 538 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,308 | 14,325 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff · Glendale
Transport
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.7 km | 112.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,318 | 3,260 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,531 | 3,370 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,359 | 3,797 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff or Glendale?
Cardiff has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff 51/100 vs Glendale 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff or Glendale?
Glendale is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $851K.
Which has better schools, Cardiff or Glendale?
Glendale has a higher average school ICSEA (Cardiff 1019 vs Glendale 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cardiff or Glendale?
Cardiff has the higher transport score (Cardiff 91/100 vs Glendale 64/100).
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