Glenwood vs Kellyville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,690,000 and $1,875,000. Glenwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Glenwood (median $1,690,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Kellyville ($1,875,000). Over the past year, Glenwood (+2%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Kellyville (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
Glenwood scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kellyville (1113) sits above Glenwood (1060).
For buyers
Glenwood is the lower entry point at $1,690,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Glenwood carries both higher gross yield (2.70% vs 2.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kellyville edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1060).
Common questions
Is Glenwood or Kellyville cheaper to buy in?
Glenwood has the lower median house price at $1,690,000, roughly 10% below Kellyville ($1,875,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenwood or Kellyville?
Over the past 12 months, Glenwood grew +2% vs -1.3% in Kellyville, a gap of 3.3 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 Glenwood or Kellyville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kellyville scores 1113 vs 1060 in Glenwood. 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, Glenwood or Kellyville?
Glenwood scores 48/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Glenwood or Kellyville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.70% in Glenwood vs 2.55% in Kellyville. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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