Dulwich vs Glenside
Glenside scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenside (1127) sits above Dulwich (1123). Dulwich skews owner-occupied (69%), Glenside runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Dulwich and Glenside side by side
| Measure | Dulwich | Glenside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $835/wk | $645/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1123 | 1127 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,659 | 2,852 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
- Glenside edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1123). Dulwich also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dulwich vs Glenside: common questions
Does Dulwich or Glenside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenside scores 1127 vs 1123 in Dulwich. 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, Dulwich or Glenside?
Glenside scores 100/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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.
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