Eden Hills vs Glenalta
Glenalta (median $1,230,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Eden Hills ($1,262,550).
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Eden Hills and Glenalta side by side
| Measure | Eden Hills | Glenalta |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,262,550 | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +19.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $567/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 100 |
| Population | 3,020 | 2,039 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.4°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
Glenalta scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenalta (1102) sits above Eden Hills (1089).
- For buyers
- Glenalta is the lower entry point at $1,230,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Glenalta offers the higher gross rental yield (2.81% vs 2.68%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Glenalta edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1089).
Eden Hills vs Glenalta: common questions
Is Eden Hills or Glenalta cheaper to buy in?
Glenalta has the lower median house price at $1,230,000, roughly 3% below Eden Hills ($1,262,550). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eden Hills or Glenalta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenalta scores 1102 vs 1089 in Eden Hills. 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, Eden Hills or Glenalta?
Glenalta scores 10/100 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, Eden Hills or Glenalta?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Glenalta vs 2.68% in Eden Hills. 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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