Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glendale vs The Caves.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Caves (962) sits above Glendale (954).

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

The Caves edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 954).

Common questionsGlendale vs The Caves

Common questions

Does Glendale or The Caves have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Caves scores 962 vs 954 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.

The numbers behind the take

Glendale
Metric
The Caves

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
89.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,787
Population
680
44
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
11
954
Avg ICSEA
962

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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