Glenpatrick vs Elmhurst
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elmhurst (973) sits above Glenpatrick (970). Elmhurst skews owner-occupied (88%), Glenpatrick runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Glenpatrick and Elmhurst side by side
| Measure | Glenpatrick | Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 13 | 185 |
| Median age | 63 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 27.8°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
- Elmhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 970). Elmhurst also has a higher family-household share (47% vs 27%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Glenpatrick vs Elmhurst: common questions
Does Glenpatrick or Elmhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elmhurst scores 973 vs 970 in Glenpatrick. 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.
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