Glen Huntly vs Murrumbeena
The verdict
Glen Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $1.68M in Murrumbeena. Glen Huntly is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 7.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glen Huntly rates higher (78 vs 68/100 in Murrumbeena).
Scores
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,905 | 9,996 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,877 | $2,057 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.9% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 45.6% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Glen Huntly Moderate Growth · Murrumbeena Moderate Growth
Property
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.65M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $583K | $590K |
| House price YoY | -37.9% | 14.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 408 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 245 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 163 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,524 | 4,452 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Huntly · Murrumbeena
Transport
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 300 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 14 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Huntly | Murrumbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,905 | 9,996 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,598 | 10,692 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,961 | 12,147 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.36% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Huntly or Murrumbeena?
Glen Huntly has the higher residential safety score (Glen Huntly 78/100 vs Murrumbeena 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Huntly or Murrumbeena?
Glen Huntly is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $1.68M.
Which has better public transport, Glen Huntly or Murrumbeena?
Glen Huntly and Murrumbeena have similar transport scores.
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