Diamondvale vs Glen Niven
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Niven (956) sits above Diamondvale (953). Glen Niven skews owner-occupied (86%), Diamondvale runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Diamondvale and Glen Niven side by side
| Measure | Diamondvale | Glen Niven |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 52 | 99 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 757 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.2°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
- Glen Niven edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 953). Glen Niven also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Diamondvale vs Glen Niven: common questions
Does Diamondvale or Glen Niven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Niven scores 956 vs 953 in Diamondvale. 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.
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