Glenbrook vs Lapstone
Lapstone (median $1,175,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Glenbrook ($1,587,500). Over the past year, Glenbrook (+3.9%) ran 7.3 percentage points ahead of Lapstone (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Glenbrook and Lapstone side by side
| Measure | Glenbrook | Lapstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,587,500 | $1,175,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | -3.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 72 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,078 | 948 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 868 mm | 794 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.5°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
Glenbrook scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenbrook (1047) sits above Lapstone (1033).
- For buyers
- Lapstone is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Lapstone delivers the better gross yield (3.21% vs 2.37%), but Glenbrook has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Glenbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1033).
Glenbrook vs Lapstone: common questions
Is Glenbrook or Lapstone cheaper to buy in?
Lapstone has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 26% below Glenbrook ($1,587,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenbrook or Lapstone?
Over the past 12 months, Glenbrook grew +3.9% vs -3.4% in Lapstone, a gap of 7.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Glenbrook or Lapstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenbrook scores 1047 vs 1033 in Lapstone. 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, Glenbrook or Lapstone?
Glenbrook scores 72/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Glenbrook or Lapstone?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.21% in Lapstone vs 2.37% in Glenbrook. 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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