Glendalough vs Joondanna
The verdict
Glendalough rates higher for education (84 vs 79). Glendalough is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
GlendaloughJoondanna
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 86 |
| Transport | 85 | 84 |
| Education | 84 | 79 |
| Liveability | 98 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,628 | 5,283 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,681 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.0% | 54.5% |
| Born in Australia | 33.3% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Glendalough Moderate Growth · Joondanna Moderate Growth
Property
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 304 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,027 | 1,003 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,194 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glendalough · Joondanna
Transport
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Glendalough | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,628 | 5,283 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,921 | 5,853 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,985 | 6,005 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.68% | 2.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glendalough or Joondanna?
Glendalough and Joondanna have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Glendalough or Joondanna?
Glendalough has a higher average school ICSEA (Glendalough 1194 vs Joondanna 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glendalough or Joondanna?
Glendalough has the higher transport score (Glendalough 85/100 vs Joondanna 84/100).
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