Glenwood vs Nirimba Fields
Nirimba Fields (median $1,236,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Glenwood ($1,690,000). Over the past year, Glenwood (+2%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Nirimba Fields (-0.7%) on house-price growth.
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Glenwood and Nirimba Fields side by side
| Measure | Glenwood | Nirimba Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,690,000 | $1,236,000 |
| Median unit | $1,131,500 | $377,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.0% | -0.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $878/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,829 | 1,632 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 839 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.7°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
Glenwood scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nirimba Fields (1077) sits above Glenwood (1060). Glenwood skews owner-occupied (79%), Nirimba Fields runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Nirimba Fields is the lower entry point at $1,236,000 median, 27% 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: Nirimba Fields delivers the better gross yield (3.07% vs 2.70%), but Glenwood 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
- Nirimba Fields edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1060).
Glenwood vs Nirimba Fields: common questions
Is Glenwood or Nirimba Fields cheaper to buy in?
Nirimba Fields has the lower median house price at $1,236,000, roughly 27% below Glenwood ($1,690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenwood or Nirimba Fields?
Over the past 12 months, Glenwood grew +2% vs -0.7% in Nirimba Fields, a gap of 2.7 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 Nirimba Fields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nirimba Fields scores 1077 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 Nirimba Fields?
Glenwood scores 48/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Nirimba Fields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Nirimba Fields vs 2.70% in Glenwood. 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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