Ben Lomond vs Glencoe

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glencoe (944) sits above Ben Lomond (921). Ben Lomond skews owner-occupied (84%), Glencoe runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

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Ben Lomond and Glencoe side by side

MeasureBen LomondGlencoe
Price and market
Median house–$370,000
Median unit–$188,640
House price change, 12 months–-7.5%
Renting
House rent$420/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied84.0%70.0%
Renter occupied20.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby104
Average ICSEA921944
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population135166
Median age4755
Climate
Annual rainfall980 mm915 mm
Mean max, January24.6°C26.0°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
Glencoe edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 921).

Ben Lomond vs Glencoe: common questions

Does Ben Lomond or Glencoe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glencoe scores 944 vs 921 in Ben Lomond. 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.