Glenroy vs Lavington
Lavington (median $585,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Glenroy ($640,000). Over the past year, Lavington (+17.2%) ran 8.3 percentage points ahead of Glenroy (+8.9%) on house-price growth.
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Glenroy and Lavington side by side
| Measure | Glenroy | Lavington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | $585,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $315,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +17.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $373/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 72 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 13,073 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 662 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 32.1°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
Lavington scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lavington (972) sits above Glenroy (965).
- For buyers
- Lavington is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lavington carries both higher gross yield (4.62% vs 4.41%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Lavington edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 965).
Glenroy vs Lavington: common questions
Is Glenroy or Lavington cheaper to buy in?
Lavington has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 9% below Glenroy ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenroy or Lavington?
Over the past 12 months, Lavington grew +17.2% vs +8.9% in Glenroy, a gap of 8.3 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 Glenroy or Lavington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lavington scores 972 vs 965 in Glenroy. 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, Glenroy or Lavington?
Lavington scores 72/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Glenroy or Lavington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Lavington vs 4.41% in Glenroy. 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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