Casula vs Glenfield
Glenfield (median $1,150,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Casula ($1,190,000). Over the past year, Glenfield (+11.4%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Casula (+4.8%) on house-price growth.
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Casula and Glenfield side by side
| Measure | Casula | Glenfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,190,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $780,000 | $708,750 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.8% | +11.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $740/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 6 |
| Transit score | 10 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,584 | 10,536 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 740 mm | 740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
Casula scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Casula (985) sits above Glenfield (980).
- For buyers
- Glenfield is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 3% 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: Casula delivers the better gross yield (3.23% vs 3.17%), but Glenfield 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
- Casula edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 980).
Casula vs Glenfield: common questions
Is Casula or Glenfield cheaper to buy in?
Glenfield has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 3% below Casula ($1,190,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Casula or Glenfield?
Over the past 12 months, Glenfield grew +11.4% vs +4.8% in Casula, a gap of 6.6 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 Casula or Glenfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Casula scores 985 vs 980 in Glenfield. 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, Casula or Glenfield?
Casula scores 48/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Casula or Glenfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.23% in Casula vs 3.17% in Glenfield. 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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