Fountaindale vs Glenning Valley
The verdict
Glenning Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $2.15M in Fountaindale. Glenning Valley rates higher for liveability (45 vs 31). Glenning Valley is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 8.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glenning Valley rates higher (96 vs 43/100 in Fountaindale).
Scores
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 49 |
| Transport | 43 | 48 |
| Education | 58 | 54 |
| Liveability | 31 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 2,023 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,903 | $2,252 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.1% | 35.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 84.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Fountaindale Stable · Glenning Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $1.16M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $765K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 49 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 689 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 494 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,198 | 2,669 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fountaindale · Glenning Valley
Transport
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 195 | 196 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 94 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.1 km | 61.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Fountaindale | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 726 | 2,023 |
| Estimated 2025 | 725 | 2,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 768 | 2,417 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fountaindale or Glenning Valley?
Glenning Valley has the higher residential safety score (Fountaindale 43/100 vs Glenning Valley 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Fountaindale or Glenning Valley?
Glenning Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $2.15M.
Which has better schools, Fountaindale or Glenning Valley?
Fountaindale has a higher average school ICSEA (Fountaindale 1086 vs Glenning Valley 973; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fountaindale or Glenning Valley?
Glenning Valley has the higher transport score (Fountaindale 43/100 vs Glenning Valley 48/100).
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