Glenhaven vs Norwest
The verdict
Norwest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.20M versus $2.71M in Glenhaven. Norwest rates higher for transport (85 vs 41). Glenhaven is closer to the coast (24.4 km vs 28.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glenhaven rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Norwest).
Scores
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 84 |
| Transport | 41 | 85 |
| Education | 80 | 79 |
| Liveability | 73 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,619 | 4,688 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,532 | $2,207 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.2% | 52.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Glenhaven Stable · Norwest Moderate Growth
Property
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.71M | $2.20M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $913K |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 15 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 121 | 149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 922 | 4,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenhaven · Norwest
Transport
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.9 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 5 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.4 km | 28.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 27.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Glenhaven | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,619 | 4,688 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,626 | 5,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,931 | 5,685 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.03% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenhaven or Norwest?
Glenhaven has the higher residential safety score (Glenhaven 100/100 vs Norwest 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenhaven or Norwest?
Norwest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.20M versus $2.71M.
Which has better public transport, Glenhaven or Norwest?
Norwest has the higher transport score (Glenhaven 41/100 vs Norwest 85/100).
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