Glenroy vs Oak Park
Glenroy (median $825,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Oak Park ($1,170,000).
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Glenroy and Oak Park side by side
| Measure | Glenroy | Oak Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $825,000 | $1,170,000 |
| Median unit | $632,000 | $630,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $551/wk | $551/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1049 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 32 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,714 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 546 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
Oak Park scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oak Park (1049) sits above Glenroy (1012).
- For buyers
- Glenroy is the lower entry point at $825,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Glenroy offers the higher gross rental yield (3.47% vs 2.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Oak Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1012).
Glenroy vs Oak Park: common questions
Is Glenroy or Oak Park cheaper to buy in?
Glenroy has the lower median house price at $825,000, roughly 29% below Oak Park ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glenroy or Oak Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oak Park scores 1049 vs 1012 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 Oak Park?
Oak Park scores 32/100 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 Oak Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Glenroy vs 2.45% in Oak Park. 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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