Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glenfield vs Waggrakine.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waggrakine (926) sits above Glenfield (917).

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

Waggrakine edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 917).

Common questionsGlenfield vs Waggrakine

Common questions

Does Glenfield or Waggrakine have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waggrakine scores 926 vs 917 in Glenfield. 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

Glenfield
Metric
Waggrakine

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
65.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
35.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,009
Population
2,679
35
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
9
917
Avg ICSEA
926

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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