Glen Osmond vs Waterfall Gully
Glen Osmond scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Osmond (1128) sits above Waterfall Gully (1125).
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Glen Osmond and Waterfall Gully side by side
| Measure | Glen Osmond | Waterfall Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,200,000 | – |
| Median unit | $404,640 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $957/wk | $1800/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1128 | 1125 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 80 |
| Population | 2,154 | 161 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 827 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 26.6°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 Osmond edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1125). Waterfall Gully also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Glen Osmond vs Waterfall Gully: common questions
Does Glen Osmond or Waterfall Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Osmond scores 1128 vs 1125 in Waterfall Gully. 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 Waterfall Gully?
Glen Osmond scores 12/100 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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