Berkeley Vale vs Glenning Valley
Berkeley Vale (median $952,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Glenning Valley ($1,109,500).
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| Measure | Berkeley Vale | Glenning Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $952,500 | $1,109,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 8,951 | 2,023 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1177 mm | 1178 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.5°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
Berkeley Vale scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenning Valley (1009) sits above Berkeley Vale (984).
- For buyers
- Berkeley Vale is the lower entry point at $952,500 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Berkeley Vale offers the higher gross rental yield (3.71% vs 3.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Glenning Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 984).
Berkeley Vale vs Glenning Valley: common questions
Is Berkeley Vale or Glenning Valley cheaper to buy in?
Berkeley Vale has the lower median house price at $952,500, roughly 14% below Glenning Valley ($1,109,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Berkeley Vale or Glenning Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenning Valley scores 1009 vs 984 in Berkeley Vale. 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, Berkeley Vale or Glenning Valley?
Berkeley Vale scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Berkeley Vale or Glenning Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.71% in Berkeley Vale vs 3.19% in Glenning Valley. 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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