Glenroy vs Gowanbrae
The verdict
Glenroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $823K versus $914K in Gowanbrae. Glenroy rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Glenroy has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 52 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gowanbrae rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Glenroy).
Scores
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 78 |
| Transport | 98 | 80 |
| Education | 70 | 65 |
| Liveability | 88 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,792 | 2,971 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,655 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.6% | 44.0% |
| Born in Australia | 50.8% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Glenroy — · Gowanbrae —
Property
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $823K | $914K |
| Median unit price | $588K | $718K |
| House price YoY | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 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
Safety
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 387 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 328 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 454 | 135 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,704 | 1,649 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenroy · Gowanbrae
Transport
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 86 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 29 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 14.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.8 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Glenroy | Gowanbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,792 | 2,971 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,034 | 3,041 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenroy or Gowanbrae?
Gowanbrae has the higher residential safety score (Glenroy 68/100 vs Gowanbrae 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenroy or Gowanbrae?
Glenroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $823K versus $914K.
Which has better public transport, Glenroy or Gowanbrae?
Glenroy has the higher transport score (Glenroy 98/100 vs Gowanbrae 80/100).
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