Albury vs Glenroy
Glenroy (median $640,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Albury ($940,000). Over the past year, Albury (+11.2%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Glenroy (+8.9%) on house-price growth.
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Albury and Glenroy side by side
| Measure | Albury | Glenroy |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $640,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.2% | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,955 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 662 mm | 662 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Albury scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenroy (965) sits above Albury (963).
- For buyers
- Glenroy is the lower entry point at $640,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Glenroy delivers the better gross yield (4.41% vs 3.00%), but Albury has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Glenroy edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 963).
Albury vs Glenroy: common questions
Is Albury or Glenroy cheaper to buy in?
Glenroy has the lower median house price at $640,000, roughly 32% below Albury ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Albury or Glenroy?
Over the past 12 months, Albury grew +11.2% vs +8.9% in Glenroy, a gap of 2.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Albury or Glenroy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenroy scores 965 vs 963 in Albury. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Albury or Glenroy?
Albury scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Albury or Glenroy?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.41% in Glenroy vs 3.00% in Albury. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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