Glengowrie vs Novar Gardens
Novar Gardens (median $1,485,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Glengowrie ($1,600,000).
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Glengowrie and Novar Gardens side by side
| Measure | Glengowrie | Novar Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,600,000 | $1,485,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $326,160 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $165/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,767 | 2,508 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.1°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
Glengowrie scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Novar Gardens (1077) sits above Glengowrie (1074).
- For buyers
- Novar Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,485,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Glengowrie offers the higher gross rental yield (2.44% vs 2.40%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Novar Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1074).
Glengowrie vs Novar Gardens: common questions
Is Glengowrie or Novar Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Novar Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,485,000, roughly 7% below Glengowrie ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glengowrie or Novar Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Novar Gardens scores 1077 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, Glengowrie or Novar Gardens?
Glengowrie scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Glengowrie or Novar Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.44% in Glengowrie vs 2.40% in Novar Gardens. 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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