Glendale vs Cardiff
Glendale (median $820,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Cardiff ($850,000). Over the past year, Cardiff (+8.7%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Glendale (+5.4%) on house-price growth.
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Glendale and Cardiff side by side
| Measure | Glendale | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $305,280 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.4% | +8.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $493/wk | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 3,260 | 6,318 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cardiff (1020) sits above Glendale (1018).
- For buyers
- Glendale is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 4% 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: Glendale delivers the better gross yield (4.60% vs 4.44%), but Cardiff 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
- Cardiff edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1018).
Glendale vs Cardiff: common questions
Is Glendale or Cardiff cheaper to buy in?
Glendale has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 4% below Cardiff ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glendale or Cardiff?
Over the past 12 months, Cardiff grew +8.7% vs +5.4% in Glendale, a gap of 3.3 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 Glendale or Cardiff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cardiff scores 1020 vs 1018 in Glendale. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Glendale or Cardiff?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.60% in Glendale vs 4.44% in Cardiff. 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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