Glenroy vs Hadfield
The verdict
Glenroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $823K versus $889K in Hadfield. Hadfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenroy rates higher (68 vs 63/100 in Hadfield).
Scores
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 86 |
| Transport | 98 | 97 |
| Education | 70 | 67 |
| Liveability | 88 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,792 | 6,269 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,655 | $1,523 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.6% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 50.8% | 61.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Glenroy — · Hadfield —
Property
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $823K | $889K |
| Median unit price | $588K | $605K |
| House price YoY | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 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 | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 387 | 415 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 328 | 383 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 454 | 510 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,704 | 6,939 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 1,069 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenroy · Hadfield
Transport
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 86 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 29 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.8 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Glenroy | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,792 | 6,269 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,034 | 6,619 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenroy or Hadfield?
Glenroy has the higher residential safety score (Glenroy 68/100 vs Hadfield 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenroy or Hadfield?
Glenroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $823K versus $889K.
Which has better schools, Glenroy or Hadfield?
Hadfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenroy 983 vs Hadfield 1069; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenroy or Hadfield?
Glenroy has the higher transport score (Glenroy 98/100 vs Hadfield 97/100).
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