Glenside vs Frewville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,240,000 and $2,480,000. Glenside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Glenside (median $1,240,000) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Frewville ($2,480,000). Over the past year, Frewville (0%) ran 17.2 percentage points ahead of Glenside (-17.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenside (1127) sits above Frewville (1125). Frewville skews owner-occupied (69%), Glenside runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Glenside is the lower entry point at $1,240,000 median, 50% 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: Glenside delivers the better gross yield (3.48% vs 1.45%), but Frewville 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
Glenside edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1125). Frewville also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Glenside or Frewville cheaper to buy in?
Glenside has the lower median house price at $1,240,000, roughly 50% below Frewville ($2,480,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenside or Frewville?
Over the past 12 months, Frewville grew 0% vs -17.2% in Glenside, a gap of 17.2 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 Glenside or Frewville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenside scores 1127 vs 1125 in Frewville. 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, Glenside or Frewville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.48% in Glenside vs 1.45% in Frewville. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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