Glendon vs Roughit.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,400,000 and $650,000. Glendon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Roughit (median $650,000) is roughly 115% cheaper to buy into than Glendon ($1,400,000). Over the past year, Glendon (+25%) ran 25.0 percentage points ahead of Roughit (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glendon (978) sits above Roughit (939).
For buyers
Roughit is the lower entry point at $650,000 median, 115% 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: Roughit delivers the better gross yield (2.68% vs 1.24%), but Glendon 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
Glendon edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 939).
Common questions
Is Glendon or Roughit cheaper to buy in?
Roughit has the lower median house price at $650,000, roughly 115% below Glendon ($1,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glendon or Roughit?
Over the past 12 months, Glendon grew +25% vs 0% in Roughit, a gap of 25.0 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 Glendon or Roughit have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glendon scores 978 vs 939 in Roughit. 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, Glendon or Roughit?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.68% in Roughit vs 1.24% in Glendon. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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