Glynde vs Firle.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,350,125 and $1,675,000. Firle edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Glynde (median $1,350,125) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Firle ($1,675,000). Over the past year, Firle (0%) ran 7.5 percentage points ahead of Glynde (-7.5%) on house-price growth.
Firle scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Firle (1095) sits above Glynde (1082).
For buyers
Glynde is the lower entry point at $1,350,125 median, 19% 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: Glynde delivers the better gross yield (2.81% vs 2.06%), but Firle 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
Firle edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1082). Firle also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Glynde or Firle cheaper to buy in?
Glynde has the lower median house price at $1,350,125, roughly 19% below Firle ($1,675,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glynde or Firle?
Over the past 12 months, Firle grew 0% vs -7.5% in Glynde, a gap of 7.5 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 Glynde or Firle have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Firle scores 1095 vs 1082 in Glynde. 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, Glynde or Firle?
Firle scores 90/100 on walkability vs 82/100. 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, Glynde or Firle?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Glynde vs 2.06% in Firle. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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