Avenell Heights vs Glenforest
Glenforest scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Avenell Heights (957) sits above Glenforest (951).
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Avenell Heights and Glenforest side by side
| Measure | Avenell Heights | Glenforest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | 5,028 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 931 mm | 931 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Avenell Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 951).
Avenell Heights vs Glenforest: common questions
Does Avenell Heights or Glenforest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Avenell Heights scores 957 vs 951 in Glenforest. 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, Avenell Heights or Glenforest?
Glenforest scores 38/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
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