Glenroy vs Oak Park
The verdict
Glenroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $823K versus $1.10M in Oak Park. Oak Park rates higher for education (78 vs 70). Oak Park is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 15.2 km).
Scores
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 70 | 78 |
| Liveability | 88 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,792 | 6,714 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,655 | $2,201 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.6% | 56.3% |
| Born in Australia | 50.8% | 62.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Glenroy — · Oak Park —
Property
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $823K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $588K | $629K |
| House price YoY | 1.9% | -17.4% |
| 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 | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 387 | 506 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 328 | 268 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 454 | 238 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,704 | 3,753 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenroy · Oak Park
Transport
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 86 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 400 m |
Liveability
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 29 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.8 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glenroy | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,792 | 6,714 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,034 | 7,203 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 1.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenroy or Oak Park?
Oak Park has the higher residential safety score (Glenroy 68/100 vs Oak Park 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenroy or Oak Park?
Glenroy is more affordable, with a median house price of $823K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Glenroy or Oak Park?
Oak Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenroy 983 vs Oak Park 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenroy or Oak Park?
Glenroy and Oak Park have similar transport scores.
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