Glandore vs Plympton
The verdict
Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.38M in Glandore. Plympton is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 5.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Plympton rates higher (80 vs 61/100 in Glandore).
Scores
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 93 | 95 |
| Education | 82 | 82 |
| Liveability | 79 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,041 | 5,459 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,698 | $1,598 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.6% | 56.1% |
| Born in Australia | 68.8% | 56.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Glandore Moderate Growth · Plympton Moderate Growth
Property
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 43.1% | 38.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 395 | 202 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,327 | 6,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glandore · Plympton
Transport
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 540 m |
Liveability
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Glandore | Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,041 | 5,459 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,241 | 5,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,685 | 6,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glandore or Plympton?
Plympton has the higher residential safety score (Glandore 61/100 vs Plympton 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Glandore or Plympton?
Plympton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.38M.
Which has better public transport, Glandore or Plympton?
Plympton has the higher transport score (Glandore 93/100 vs Plympton 95/100).
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