Glenroy vs Broadmeadows
Broadmeadows (median $620,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Glenroy ($825,000).
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Glenroy and Broadmeadows side by side
| Measure | Glenroy | Broadmeadows |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $825,000 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $632,000 | $492,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $551/wk | $506/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $470/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 36 |
| Transit score | 20 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 581 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Broadmeadows scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenroy (1012) sits above Broadmeadows (969).
- For buyers
- Broadmeadows is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Broadmeadows offers the higher gross rental yield (4.24% vs 3.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Glenroy edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 969).
Glenroy vs Broadmeadows: common questions
Is Glenroy or Broadmeadows cheaper to buy in?
Broadmeadows has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 25% below Glenroy ($825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glenroy or Broadmeadows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenroy scores 1012 vs 969 in Broadmeadows. 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 Broadmeadows?
Broadmeadows scores 36/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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 Broadmeadows?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.24% in Broadmeadows vs 3.47% 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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