Glenwood vs Parklea
The verdict
Parklea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.72M in Glenwood. Glenwood rates higher for education (83 vs 56). Glenwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 88 min).
Scores
GlenwoodParklea
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 67 |
| Transport | 59 | 55 |
| Education | 83 | 56 |
| Liveability | 87 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,829 | 3,684 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,068 | $2,832 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.6% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 48.2% | 52.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Growth: Glenwood Stable · Parklea Stable
Property
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.72M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | $677K |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 221 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,870 | 1,384 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,103 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenwood · Parklea
Transport
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.0 km | 31.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 31.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glenwood | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,829 | 3,684 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,937 | 3,728 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,832 | 3,757 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenwood or Parklea?
Glenwood and Parklea have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenwood or Parklea?
Parklea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.72M.
Which has better public transport, Glenwood or Parklea?
Glenwood has the higher transport score (Glenwood 59/100 vs Parklea 55/100).
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