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Glenelg East vs Glenelg

The verdict

Glenelg East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.23M in Glenelg. Glenelg East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenelg East rates higher (69 vs 57/100 in Glenelg).

Scores

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Glenelg EastGlenelg
Overall8584
Transport9394
Education7877
Liveability8480

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

Demographics

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Population3,8553,440
Median age4355
Median household income (wk)$1,681$1,430
Bachelor degree or higher51.2%50.8%
Born in Australia76.3%66.2%
Avg household size2.21.8

Growth: Glenelg East Stable · Glenelg Stable

Property

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Median house price$1.76M$2.23M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY3.6%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$662$750
Rental yield (house)1.9%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Residential safety score6957
Break & enter dwelling /100k259320
Motor vehicle theft /100k130203
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,02119,186

Total incidents over time

Schools

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Total schools12
Government10
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,0701,123

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

Transport

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Transport score9394
Train stations00
Bus stops1717
Light rail stops22
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3941
Nearest train station (km)210 m180 m

Liveability

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets12
Cafes & restaurants233
Parks66
Playgrounds34
Swimming pools73
Medical GPs22
Distance to coast (km)1.4 km500 m
Distance to CBD (km)9.0 km9.7 km
Nearest beach (km)7.3 km6.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.0 km6.7 km

Population & growth

Glenelg EastGlenelg
Population (2021)3,8553,440
Estimated 20254,0553,619
Projected 20414,1213,678
Annual growth rate1.27%1.28%

Common questions

Which is safer, Glenelg East or Glenelg?

Glenelg East has the higher residential safety score (Glenelg East 69/100 vs Glenelg 57/100).

Which is more affordable, Glenelg East or Glenelg?

Glenelg East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.23M.

Which has better schools, Glenelg East or Glenelg?

Glenelg has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenelg East 1070 vs Glenelg 1123; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Glenelg East or Glenelg?

Glenelg has the higher transport score (Glenelg East 93/100 vs Glenelg 94/100).

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Data sources

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