Glen Niven vs Thulimbah
Thulimbah scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Niven (956) sits above Thulimbah (947). Glen Niven skews owner-occupied (86%), Thulimbah runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Glen Niven and Thulimbah side by side
| Measure | Glen Niven | Thulimbah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 99 | 351 |
| Median age | 53 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 757 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°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 947). Glen Niven also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Glen Niven vs Thulimbah: common questions
Does Glen Niven or Thulimbah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Niven scores 956 vs 947 in Thulimbah. 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, Glen Niven or Thulimbah?
Thulimbah scores 4/100 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.
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