Glen Osmond vs Glenunga
Glen Osmond (median $2,200,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Glenunga ($2,271,111).
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Glen Osmond and Glenunga side by side
| Measure | Glen Osmond | Glenunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,200,000 | $2,271,111 |
| Median unit | $404,640 | $404,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $957/wk | $880/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1128 | 1127 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 2,154 | 2,184 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| 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
Glenunga scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Osmond (1128) sits above Glenunga (1127). Glen Osmond skews owner-occupied (85%), Glenunga runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Glen Osmond is the lower entry point at $2,200,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Glen Osmond offers the higher gross rental yield (2.26% vs 2.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Glen Osmond edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1127).
Glen Osmond vs Glenunga: common questions
Is Glen Osmond or Glenunga cheaper to buy in?
Glen Osmond has the lower median house price at $2,200,000, roughly 3% below Glenunga ($2,271,111). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glen Osmond or Glenunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Osmond scores 1128 vs 1127 in Glenunga. 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 Osmond or Glenunga?
Glenunga scores 40/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Glen Osmond or Glenunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Glen Osmond vs 2.01% in Glenunga. 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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