Carnegie vs Glen Huntly
The verdict
Glen Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $1.73M in Carnegie. Glen Huntly is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 6.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Huntly rates higher (78 vs 60/100 in Carnegie).
Scores
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 97 |
| Transport | 100 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,909 | 4,905 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,878 | $1,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 65.9% |
| Born in Australia | 53.7% | 45.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Carnegie Moderate Growth · Glen Huntly Moderate Growth
Property
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $621K | $583K |
| House price YoY | 9.6% | -37.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 408 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 245 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 134 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 6,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Carnegie · Glen Huntly
Transport
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 6 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 60 m | 300 m |
Liveability
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 17 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 11.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Carnegie | Glen Huntly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,909 | 4,905 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,268 | 5,598 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,763 | 5,961 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 3.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnegie or Glen Huntly?
Glen Huntly has the higher residential safety score (Carnegie 60/100 vs Glen Huntly 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Carnegie or Glen Huntly?
Glen Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $1.73M.
Which has better public transport, Carnegie or Glen Huntly?
Carnegie has the higher transport score (Carnegie 100/100 vs Glen Huntly 99/100).
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