Glendale vs Macquarie Hills
The verdict
Glendale is more affordable, with a median house price of $889K versus $975K in Macquarie Hills. Macquarie Hills rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Hills rates higher (100 vs 44/100 in Glendale).
Scores
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 73 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 49 | 52 |
| Liveability | 86 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,260 | 3,605 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,514 | $2,241 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.9% | 89.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Glendale Moderate Growth · Macquarie Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $889K | $975K |
| Median unit price | $739K | $710K |
| House price YoY | 11.0% | 32.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 276 | 55 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 368 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 552 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,221 | 2,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glendale · Macquarie Hills
Transport
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.8 km | 110.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Glendale | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,260 | 3,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,370 | 3,727 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,797 | 4,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glendale or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills has the higher residential safety score (Glendale 44/100 vs Macquarie Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Glendale or Macquarie Hills?
Glendale is more affordable, with a median house price of $889K versus $975K.
Which has better public transport, Glendale or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills has the higher transport score (Glendale 64/100 vs Macquarie Hills 76/100).
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