Edgeworth vs Glendale
Edgeworth (median $765,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Glendale ($820,000). Over the past year, Edgeworth (+8.9%) ran 3.5 percentage points ahead of Glendale (+5.4%) on house-price growth.
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Edgeworth and Glendale side by side
| Measure | Edgeworth | Glendale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $765,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $305,280 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +5.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $493/wk | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,401 | 3,260 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1035 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.3°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
Edgeworth scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glendale (1018) sits above Edgeworth (987).
- For buyers
- Edgeworth is the lower entry point at $765,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Edgeworth carries both higher gross yield (4.93% vs 4.60%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Glendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 987).
Edgeworth vs Glendale: common questions
Is Edgeworth or Glendale cheaper to buy in?
Edgeworth has the lower median house price at $765,000, roughly 7% below Glendale ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Edgeworth or Glendale?
Over the past 12 months, Edgeworth grew +8.9% vs +5.4% in Glendale, a gap of 3.5 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 Edgeworth or Glendale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glendale scores 1018 vs 987 in Edgeworth. 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, Edgeworth or Glendale?
Edgeworth scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Edgeworth or Glendale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in Edgeworth vs 4.60% in Glendale. 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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