Glenunga vs Linden Park
Linden Park (median $1,950,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Glenunga ($2,271,111). Over the past year, Glenunga (+16.5%) ran 7.0 percentage points ahead of Linden Park (+9.5%) on house-price growth.
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Glenunga and Linden Park side by side
| Measure | Glenunga | Linden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,271,111 | $1,950,000 |
| Median unit | $404,640 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | +9.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $780/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 66 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,184 | 2,367 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
Linden Park scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 66/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Linden Park (1130) sits above Glenunga (1127).
- For buyers
- Linden Park is the lower entry point at $1,950,000 median, 14% 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: Linden Park delivers the better gross yield (2.08% vs 2.01%), but Glenunga 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
- Linden Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1127).
Glenunga vs Linden Park: common questions
Is Glenunga or Linden Park cheaper to buy in?
Linden Park has the lower median house price at $1,950,000, roughly 14% below Glenunga ($2,271,111). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenunga or Linden Park?
Over the past 12 months, Glenunga grew +16.5% vs +9.5% in Linden Park, a gap of 7.0 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 Glenunga or Linden Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Linden Park scores 1130 vs 1127 in Glenunga. 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, Glenunga or Linden Park?
Linden Park scores 66/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Glenunga or Linden Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.08% in Linden Park vs 2.01% in Glenunga. 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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