Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glenaven vs Sylvia Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenaven (982) sits above Sylvia Vale (952).

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

Glenaven edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 952).

Common questionsGlenaven vs Sylvia Vale

Common questions

Does Glenaven or Sylvia Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenaven scores 982 vs 952 in Sylvia Vale. 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

Glenaven
Metric
Sylvia Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$268/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$268/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$228/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
68
Population
43
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
14
982
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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