Glendalough vs Osborne Park
The verdict
Glendalough rates higher for education (84 vs 77). Osborne Park rates higher for transport (96 vs 85). Osborne Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 27 min).
Scores
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 89 |
| Transport | 85 | 96 |
| Education | 84 | 77 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,628 | 4,463 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.0% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 33.3% | 43.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Glendalough Moderate Growth · Osborne Park —
Property
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 304 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,027 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Osborne Park is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,194 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glendalough · Osborne Park
Transport
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Glendalough | Osborne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,628 | 4,463 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,921 | 5,652 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,985 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.68% | 6.08% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Glendalough or Osborne Park?
Glendalough has a higher average school ICSEA (Glendalough 1194 vs Osborne Park 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glendalough or Osborne Park?
Osborne Park has the higher transport score (Glendalough 85/100 vs Osborne Park 96/100).
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