Doonside vs Glendenning
Glendenning (median $1,013,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Doonside ($1,050,000). Over the past year, Doonside (+7.1%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Glendenning (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Doonside and Glendenning side by side
| Measure | Doonside | Glendenning |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,013,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.1% | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,614 | 5,196 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Doonside scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doonside (1002) sits above Glendenning (974). Glendenning skews owner-occupied (68%), Doonside runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Glendenning is the lower entry point at $1,013,000 median, 4% 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: Glendenning delivers the better gross yield (3.39% vs 3.22%), but Doonside 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
- Doonside edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 974). Glendenning also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Doonside vs Glendenning: common questions
Is Doonside or Glendenning cheaper to buy in?
Glendenning has the lower median house price at $1,013,000, roughly 4% below Doonside ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Doonside or Glendenning?
Over the past 12 months, Doonside grew +7.1% vs +6.1% in Glendenning, a gap of 1.0 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 Doonside or Glendenning have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doonside scores 1002 vs 974 in Glendenning. 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, Doonside or Glendenning?
Doonside scores 22/100 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, Doonside or Glendenning?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Glendenning vs 3.22% in Doonside. 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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