Glenroy vs Springdale Heights
Springdale Heights (median $620,600) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Glenroy ($640,000). Over the past year, Springdale Heights (+23.3%) ran 14.4 percentage points ahead of Glenroy (+8.9%) on house-price growth.
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Glenroy and Springdale Heights side by side
| Measure | Glenroy | Springdale Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | $620,600 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +23.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $373/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,644 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springdale Heights (972) sits above Glenroy (965).
- For buyers
- Springdale Heights is the lower entry point at $620,600 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Glenroy delivers the better gross yield (4.41% vs 4.36%), but Springdale Heights has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Springdale Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 965).
Glenroy vs Springdale Heights: common questions
Is Glenroy or Springdale Heights cheaper to buy in?
Springdale Heights has the lower median house price at $620,600, roughly 3% 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 Springdale Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Springdale Heights grew +23.3% vs +8.9% in Glenroy, a gap of 14.4 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 Springdale Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springdale Heights 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Glenroy or Springdale Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.41% in Glenroy vs 4.36% in Springdale Heights. 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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