St Georges vs Glenunga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,850,000 and $2,447,500.
Glenunga (median $2,447,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than St Georges ($2,850,000).
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
Glenunga is the lower entry point at $2,447,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Glenunga offers the higher gross rental yield (2.55% vs 1.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
St Georges edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1127).
Common questions
Is St Georges or Glenunga cheaper to buy in?
Glenunga has the lower median house price at $2,447,500, roughly 16% below St Georges ($2,850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Georges or Glenunga 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, St Georges or Glenunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.55% in Glenunga vs 1.46% in St Georges. 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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