Glenorchy vs Ulverstone
The verdict
Glenorchy rates higher for transport (52 vs 20).
Scores
GlenorchyUlverstone
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 43 |
| Transport | 52 | 20 |
| Education | 60 | 37 |
| Liveability | 100 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,013 | 6,653 |
| Median age | 35 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,143 | $1,012 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Glenorchy Stable · Ulverstone Stable
Property
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 968 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenorchy · Ulverstone
Transport
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 30 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.6 km | 212.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glenorchy | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,013 | 6,653 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,708 | 6,558 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,611 | 6,814 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.64% | -0.36% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Glenorchy or Ulverstone?
Ulverstone has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenorchy 951 vs Ulverstone 968; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenorchy or Ulverstone?
Glenorchy has the higher transport score (Glenorchy 52/100 vs Ulverstone 20/100).
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