Side by sideSuburb comparison

Richmond vs Glenella.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Glenella edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenella (982) sits above Richmond (969).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Glenella edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 969).

Common questionsRichmond vs Glenella

Common questions

Does Richmond or Glenella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenella scores 982 vs 969 in Richmond. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Richmond
Metric
Glenella

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$780/wk
$289/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
70
Bike score
55
85,500
Population
4,545
38
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
969
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).