Chittaway Point vs Glenning Valley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $855,000 and $1,109,500. Glenning Valley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Chittaway Point (median $855,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Glenning Valley ($1,109,500). Over the past year, Glenning Valley (0%) ran 10.9 percentage points ahead of Chittaway Point (-10.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenning Valley (1009) sits above Chittaway Point (977).
For buyers
Chittaway Point is the lower entry point at $855,000 median, 23% 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: Chittaway Point delivers the better gross yield (4.14% vs 3.19%), but Glenning Valley 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
Glenning Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 977).
Common questions
Is Chittaway Point or Glenning Valley cheaper to buy in?
Chittaway Point has the lower median house price at $855,000, roughly 23% below Glenning Valley ($1,109,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chittaway Point or Glenning Valley?
Over the past 12 months, Glenning Valley grew 0% vs -10.9% in Chittaway Point, a gap of 10.9 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 Chittaway Point or Glenning Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenning Valley scores 1009 vs 977 in Chittaway Point. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Chittaway Point or Glenning Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.14% in Chittaway Point 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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