Glenelg vs Glengowrie
Glenelg scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenelg (1076) sits above Glengowrie (1074). Glengowrie skews owner-occupied (73%), Glenelg runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
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Glenelg and Glengowrie side by side
| Measure | Glenelg | Glengowrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,600,000 |
| Median unit | – | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +5.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $595/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 18 |
| Transit score | 70 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,440 | 5,767 |
| Median age | 55 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 441 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
- 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
- Glenelg edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1074). Glengowrie also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Glenelg vs Glengowrie: common questions
Does Glenelg or Glengowrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenelg scores 1076 vs 1074 in Glengowrie. 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, Glenelg or Glengowrie?
Glenelg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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.
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