Glebe vs Ultimo
The verdict
Ultimo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $3.06M in Glebe. Ultimo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (15 vs 18 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ultimo rates higher (20 vs 5/100 in Glebe).
Scores
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Transport | 93 | 89 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,680 | 7,410 |
| Median age | 38 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,756 | $1,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 64.7% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 26.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Glebe Stable · Ultimo High Growth
Property
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.06M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $1.14M | $760K |
| House price YoY | 19.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,090 | $972 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 685 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 514 | 1,066 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 779 | 229 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,029 | 10,499 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,110 |
Transport
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 4 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 830 m |
Liveability
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 39 | 60 |
| Parks | 27 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Glebe | Ultimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,680 | 7,410 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,427 | 10,352 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,485 | 12,031 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 8.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glebe or Ultimo?
Ultimo has the higher residential safety score (Glebe 5/100 vs Ultimo 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Glebe or Ultimo?
Ultimo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $3.06M.
Which has better schools, Glebe or Ultimo?
Ultimo has a higher average school ICSEA (Glebe 1088 vs Ultimo 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glebe or Ultimo?
Glebe has the higher transport score (Glebe 93/100 vs Ultimo 89/100).
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