Glenwood vs Lalor Park
The verdict
Lalor Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.70M in Glenwood. Glenwood rates higher for education (83 vs 59). Lalor Park rates higher for transport (76 vs 58). Lalor Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (97 vs 100 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenwood rates higher (100 vs 42/100 in Lalor Park).
Scores
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 75 |
| Transport | 58 | 76 |
| Education | 83 | 59 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,829 | 7,834 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,068 | $1,460 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 32.1% |
| Born in Australia | 48.2% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Glenwood Stable · Lalor Park Stable
Property
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $1.02M |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 217 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 191 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 221 | 868 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,104 | 7,914 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 988 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenwood · Lalor Park
Transport
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.0 km | 30.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 28.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glenwood | Lalor Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,829 | 7,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,937 | 7,953 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,832 | 8,309 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenwood or Lalor Park?
Glenwood has the higher residential safety score (Glenwood 100/100 vs Lalor Park 42/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenwood or Lalor Park?
Lalor Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Glenwood or Lalor Park?
Glenwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenwood 1097 vs Lalor Park 988; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenwood or Lalor Park?
Lalor Park has the higher transport score (Glenwood 58/100 vs Lalor Park 76/100).
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