Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glenroy vs Bool Lagoon.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Glenroy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenroy (980) sits above Bool Lagoon (972). Bool Lagoon skews owner-occupied (78%), Glenroy runs more rental-dense (48% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Glenroy edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 972).

Common questionsGlenroy vs Bool Lagoon

Common questions

Does Glenroy or Bool Lagoon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenroy scores 980 vs 972 in Bool Lagoon. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Glenroy
Metric
Bool Lagoon

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$190/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$80/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
33.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
76
Population
42
40
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
9
980
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).