Glenroy vs West Albury
West Albury (median $600,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Glenroy ($640,000). Over the past year, Glenroy (+8.9%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of West Albury (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
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Glenroy and West Albury side by side
| Measure | Glenroy | West Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | $600,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,872 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 662 mm | 662 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenroy (965) sits above West Albury (964).
- For buyers
- West Albury is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 6% 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: West Albury delivers the better gross yield (4.71% vs 4.41%), but Glenroy 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
- Glenroy edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 964).
Glenroy vs West Albury: common questions
Is Glenroy or West Albury cheaper to buy in?
West Albury has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 6% 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 West Albury?
Over the past 12 months, Glenroy grew +8.9% vs +2.6% in West Albury, a gap of 6.3 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 West Albury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenroy scores 965 vs 964 in West Albury. 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 West Albury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.71% in West Albury 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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