Freemans Reach vs Glossodia
The verdict
Glossodia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.06M in Freemans Reach. Freemans Reach rates higher for education (40 vs 35). Freemans Reach is closer to the coast (33.0 km vs 34.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glossodia rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Freemans Reach).
Scores
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 21 | 25 |
| Education | 40 | 35 |
| Liveability | 22 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,049 | 2,865 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $2,119 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Freemans Reach Stable · Glossodia Stable
Property
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 70 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 35 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 342 | 314 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,758 | 1,850 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 954 |
See the full school list on each profile: Freemans Reach · Glossodia
Transport
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 145 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.0 km | 34.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.1 km | 54.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Freemans Reach | Glossodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,049 | 2,865 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,069 | 2,892 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,187 | 3,058 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Freemans Reach or Glossodia?
Glossodia has the higher residential safety score (Freemans Reach 83/100 vs Glossodia 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Freemans Reach or Glossodia?
Glossodia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.06M.
Which has better schools, Freemans Reach or Glossodia?
Glossodia has a higher average school ICSEA (Freemans Reach 952 vs Glossodia 954; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Freemans Reach or Glossodia?
Glossodia has the higher transport score (Freemans Reach 21/100 vs Glossodia 25/100).
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