Churchlands vs Glendalough
The verdict
Churchlands rates higher for education (90 vs 84). Glendalough rates higher for transport (85 vs 79). Churchlands is closer to the coast (3.6 km vs 6.0 km).
Scores
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 |
| Transport | 79 | 85 |
| Education | 90 | 84 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,638 | 2,628 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,314 | $1,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.8% | 58.0% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 33.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Churchlands High Growth · Glendalough Moderate Growth
Property
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 302 | 304 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 137 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,017 | 1,027 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,135 | 1,168 |
See the full school list on each profile: Churchlands · Glendalough
Transport
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 700 m |
Liveability
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 52 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Churchlands | Glendalough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,638 | 2,628 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,922 | 2,921 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,803 | 2,985 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.90% | 2.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Churchlands or Glendalough?
Churchlands has the higher residential safety score (Churchlands 71/100 vs Glendalough 70/100).
Which has better schools, Churchlands or Glendalough?
Glendalough has a higher average school ICSEA (Churchlands 1135 vs Glendalough 1168; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Churchlands or Glendalough?
Glendalough has the higher transport score (Churchlands 79/100 vs Glendalough 85/100).
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