Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glenalbyn vs Powlett Plains.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Powlett Plains edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Powlett Plains (964) sits above Glenalbyn (962). Glenalbyn skews owner-occupied (75%), Powlett Plains runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Powlett Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 962).

Common questionsGlenalbyn vs Powlett Plains

Common questions

Does Glenalbyn or Powlett Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Powlett Plains scores 964 vs 962 in Glenalbyn. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Glenalbyn
Metric
Powlett Plains

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$185/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$185/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$160/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
63.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
21
Population
38
46
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
8
962
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).