Glenorie vs Kenthurst
The verdict
Glenorie is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $3.45M in Kenthurst. Kenthurst rates higher for education (71 vs 63). Glenorie is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 21.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glenorie rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Kenthurst).
Scores
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 46 |
| Transport | 21 | 26 |
| Education | 63 | 71 |
| Liveability | 39 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,792 | 5,313 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,524 | $3,061 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.7% | 41.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Glenorie Stable · Kenthurst Stable
Property
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.54M | $3.45M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.5% | 17.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $895 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 86 | 76 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 79 | 207 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 237 | 113 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,373 | 2,277 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,085 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenorie · Kenthurst
Transport
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 111 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 93 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.7 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.8 km | 21.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.0 km | 33.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.4 km | 11.5 km |
Population & growth
| Glenorie | Kenthurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,792 | 5,313 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,861 | 5,409 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,960 | 5,548 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenorie or Kenthurst?
Glenorie has the higher residential safety score (Glenorie 100/100 vs Kenthurst 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenorie or Kenthurst?
Glenorie is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $3.45M.
Which has better schools, Glenorie or Kenthurst?
Kenthurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenorie 1048 vs Kenthurst 1085; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenorie or Kenthurst?
Kenthurst has the higher transport score (Glenorie 21/100 vs Kenthurst 26/100).
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