Glenalta vs Hawthorndene
The verdict
Glenalta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.09M in Hawthorndene. Glenalta rates higher for liveability (60 vs 54). Hawthorndene has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hawthorndene rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Glenalta).
Scores
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 74 |
| Transport | 86 | 88 |
| Education | 84 | 82 |
| Liveability | 60 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,039 | 3,389 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $2,139 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.0% | 55.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Glenalta Moderate Growth · Hawthorndene Moderate Growth
Property
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | 21.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 147 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 30 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,030 | 1,151 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenalta · Hawthorndene
Transport
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 470 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 11.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 10.3 km |
Population & growth
| Glenalta | Hawthorndene | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,039 | 3,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,168 | 3,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,268 | 3,770 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenalta or Hawthorndene?
Hawthorndene has the higher residential safety score (Glenalta 83/100 vs Hawthorndene 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenalta or Hawthorndene?
Glenalta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Glenalta or Hawthorndene?
Hawthorndene has the higher transport score (Glenalta 86/100 vs Hawthorndene 88/100).
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