Belair vs Glenalta
Glenalta (median $1,230,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Belair ($1,455,000). Over the past year, Belair (+20.5%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Glenalta (+19.7%) on house-price growth.
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Belair and Glenalta side by side
| Measure | Belair | Glenalta |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,455,000 | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.5% | +19.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $875/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1105 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,718 | 2,039 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 27.4°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
Belair scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belair (1105) sits above Glenalta (1102).
- For buyers
- Glenalta is the lower entry point at $1,230,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Belair carries both higher gross yield (3.13% vs 2.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Belair edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1102).
Belair vs Glenalta: common questions
Is Belair or Glenalta cheaper to buy in?
Glenalta has the lower median house price at $1,230,000, roughly 15% below Belair ($1,455,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Belair or Glenalta?
Over the past 12 months, Belair grew +20.5% vs +19.7% in Glenalta, a gap of 0.8 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 Belair or Glenalta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belair scores 1105 vs 1102 in Glenalta. 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, Belair or Glenalta?
Belair scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Belair or Glenalta?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.13% in Belair vs 2.81% in Glenalta. 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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