Boolaroo vs Glendale
Glendale (median $820,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Boolaroo ($1,000,000). Over the past year, Boolaroo (+11.7%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Glendale (+5.4%) on house-price growth.
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Boolaroo and Glendale side by side
| Measure | Boolaroo | Glendale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $302,400 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.7% | +5.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,636 | 3,260 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
Boolaroo scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glendale (1018) sits above Boolaroo (990).
- For buyers
- Glendale is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 18% 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: Glendale delivers the better gross yield (4.60% vs 3.90%), but Boolaroo 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
- Glendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 990).
Boolaroo vs Glendale: common questions
Is Boolaroo or Glendale cheaper to buy in?
Glendale has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 18% below Boolaroo ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Boolaroo or Glendale?
Over the past 12 months, Boolaroo grew +11.7% vs +5.4% in Glendale, a gap of 6.3 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 Boolaroo or Glendale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glendale scores 1018 vs 990 in Boolaroo. 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, Boolaroo or Glendale?
Boolaroo scores 6/100 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, Boolaroo or Glendale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.60% in Glendale vs 3.90% in Boolaroo. 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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