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Glenelg North vs Glenelg

The verdict

Glenelg North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $2.23M in Glenelg. Glenelg rates higher for transport (94 vs 82). Glenelg North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenelg rates higher (57 vs 34/100 in Glenelg North).

Scores

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Overall7784
Transport8294
Education7277
Liveability7780

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

Demographics

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Population6,5943,440
Median age4355
Median household income (wk)$1,682$1,430
Bachelor degree or higher45.2%50.8%
Born in Australia71.7%66.2%
Avg household size2.21.8

Growth: Glenelg North Stable · Glenelg Stable

Property

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Median house price$1.42M$2.23M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY11.1%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$842$750
Rental yield (house)3.1%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Residential safety score3457
Break & enter dwelling /100k531320
Motor vehicle theft /100k121203
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)5,08019,186

Total incidents over time

Schools

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Total schools12
Government10
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,0591,123

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

Transport

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Transport score8294
Train stations00
Bus stops4017
Light rail stops02
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3841
Nearest train station (km)1.3 km180 m

Liveability

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets12
Cafes & restaurants333
Parks136
Playgrounds74
Swimming pools143
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)800 m500 m
Distance to CBD (km)8.8 km9.7 km
Nearest beach (km)5.7 km6.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.8 km6.7 km

Population & growth

Glenelg NorthGlenelg
Population (2021)6,5943,440
Estimated 20256,9363,619
Projected 20417,0503,678
Annual growth rate1.27%1.28%

Common questions

Which is safer, Glenelg North or Glenelg?

Glenelg has the higher residential safety score (Glenelg North 34/100 vs Glenelg 57/100).

Which is more affordable, Glenelg North or Glenelg?

Glenelg North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $2.23M.

Which has better schools, Glenelg North or Glenelg?

Glenelg has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenelg North 1059 vs Glenelg 1123; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Glenelg North or Glenelg?

Glenelg has the higher transport score (Glenelg North 82/100 vs Glenelg 94/100).

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Data sources

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