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Glenelg East vs Glenelg North

The verdict

Glenelg North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.76M in Glenelg East. Glenelg East rates higher for transport (93 vs 82). Glenelg North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 39 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenelg East rates higher (69 vs 34/100 in Glenelg North).

Scores

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Overall8577
Transport9382
Education7872
Liveability8477

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Population3,8556,594
Median age4343
Median household income (wk)$1,681$1,682
Bachelor degree or higher51.2%45.2%
Born in Australia76.3%71.7%
Avg household size2.22.2

Growth: Glenelg East Stable · Glenelg North Stable

Property

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Median house price$1.76M$1.42M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY3.6%11.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$662$842
Rental yield (house)1.9%3.1%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Residential safety score6934
Break & enter dwelling /100k259531
Motor vehicle theft /100k130121
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,0215,080

Total incidents over time

Schools

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0701,059

See the full school list on each profile: Glenelg East · Glenelg North

Transport

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Transport score9382
Train stations00
Bus stops1740
Light rail stops20
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3938
Nearest train station (km)210 m1.3 km

Liveability

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants23
Parks613
Playgrounds37
Swimming pools714
Medical GPs20
Distance to coast (km)1.4 km800 m
Distance to CBD (km)9.0 km8.8 km
Nearest beach (km)7.3 km5.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.0 km5.8 km

Population & growth

Glenelg EastGlenelg North
Population (2021)3,8556,594
Estimated 20254,0556,936
Projected 20414,1217,050
Annual growth rate1.27%1.27%

Common questions

Which is safer, Glenelg East or Glenelg North?

Glenelg East has the higher residential safety score (Glenelg East 69/100 vs Glenelg North 34/100).

Which is more affordable, Glenelg East or Glenelg North?

Glenelg North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.76M.

Which has better schools, Glenelg East or Glenelg North?

Glenelg East has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenelg East 1070 vs Glenelg North 1059; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Glenelg East or Glenelg North?

Glenelg East has the higher transport score (Glenelg East 93/100 vs Glenelg North 82/100).

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Data sources

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