Glendenning vs Plumpton
The verdict
Plumpton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.07M in Glendenning. Plumpton rates higher for liveability (88 vs 79). Glendenning is closer to the coast (36.4 km vs 37.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Plumpton rates higher (89 vs 78/100 in Glendenning).
Scores
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 71 |
| Transport | 58 | 62 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 79 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,196 | 10,070 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,203 | $2,171 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | 44.8% |
| Born in Australia | 51.5% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Growth: Glendenning Stable · Plumpton Stable
Property
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $808K |
| House price YoY | 8.1% | 23.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 89 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 250 | 50 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 443 | 357 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,042 | 4,965 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glendenning · Plumpton
Transport
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.4 km | 37.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.4 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glendenning | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,196 | 10,070 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,135 | 10,108 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,223 | 10,370 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.29% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glendenning or Plumpton?
Plumpton has the higher residential safety score (Glendenning 78/100 vs Plumpton 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Glendenning or Plumpton?
Plumpton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, Glendenning or Plumpton?
Glendenning has a higher average school ICSEA (Glendenning 1035 vs Plumpton 977; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glendenning or Plumpton?
Plumpton has the higher transport score (Glendenning 58/100 vs Plumpton 62/100).
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