Glenunga vs St Georges
St Georges (median $2,060,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Glenunga ($2,271,111). Over the past year, Glenunga (+16.5%) ran 29.8 percentage points ahead of St Georges (-13.3%) on house-price growth.
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Glenunga and St Georges side by side
| Measure | Glenunga | St Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,271,111 | $2,060,000 |
| Median unit | $404,640 | $404,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | -13.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,184 | 1,726 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Georges (1128) sits above Glenunga (1127). St Georges skews owner-occupied (85%), Glenunga runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- St Georges is the lower entry point at $2,060,000 median, 9% 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: St Georges delivers the better gross yield (2.02% 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
- St Georges edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1127).
Glenunga vs St Georges: common questions
Is Glenunga or St Georges cheaper to buy in?
St Georges has the lower median house price at $2,060,000, roughly 9% 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 St Georges?
Over the past 12 months, Glenunga grew +16.5% vs -13.3% in St Georges, a gap of 29.8 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 St Georges have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Georges scores 1128 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Glenunga or St Georges?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.02% in St Georges 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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