Doonside vs Glendenning
The verdict
Glendenning is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.13M in Doonside. Doonside rates higher for transport (93 vs 58). Doonside is closer to the coast (34.3 km vs 36.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glendenning rates higher (78 vs 46/100 in Doonside).
Scores
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 66 |
| Transport | 93 | 58 |
| Education | 56 | 59 |
| Liveability | 80 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,614 | 5,196 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,582 | $2,203 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 48.1% | 51.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Growth: Doonside Stable · Glendenning Stable
Property
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $826K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | 8.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 58 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 250 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 852 | 443 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,714 | 4,042 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doonside · Glendenning
Transport
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 58 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 79 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.3 km | 36.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.4 km | 35.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Doonside | Glendenning | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,614 | 5,196 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,818 | 5,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,105 | 5,223 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | -0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doonside or Glendenning?
Glendenning has the higher residential safety score (Doonside 46/100 vs Glendenning 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Doonside or Glendenning?
Glendenning is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.13M.
Which has better schools, Doonside or Glendenning?
Glendenning has a higher average school ICSEA (Doonside 971 vs Glendenning 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Doonside or Glendenning?
Doonside has the higher transport score (Doonside 93/100 vs Glendenning 58/100).
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