Catherine Field vs Gledswood Hills
The verdict
Catherine Field is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.41M in Gledswood Hills. Gledswood Hills rates higher for liveability (67 vs 53). Gledswood Hills is closer to the coast (30.7 km vs 33.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gledswood Hills rates higher (92 vs 63/100 in Catherine Field).
Scores
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 52 |
| Transport | 25 | 30 |
| Education | 53 | 60 |
| Liveability | 53 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,609 | 6,112 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,316 | $2,780 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 42.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Catherine Field High Growth · Gledswood Hills High Growth
Property
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $755K | $920K |
| House price YoY | 33.5% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 98 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 230 | 33 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 383 | 229 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,411 | 3,338 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: Catherine Field · Gledswood Hills
Transport
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.2 km | 30.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.8 km | 42.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Catherine Field | Gledswood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,609 | 6,112 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,364 | 8,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,343 | 9,757 |
| Annual growth rate | 13.72% | 8.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills has the higher residential safety score (Catherine Field 63/100 vs Gledswood Hills 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills?
Catherine Field is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.41M.
Which has better public transport, Catherine Field or Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills has the higher transport score (Catherine Field 25/100 vs Gledswood Hills 30/100).
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