The Summit vs Glen Niven

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Niven (956) sits above The Summit (952).

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The Summit and Glen Niven side by side

MeasureThe SummitGlen Niven
Renting
Owner occupied77.0%86.0%
Renter occupied13.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby86
Average ICSEA952956
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population43699
Median age5153
Climate
Annual rainfall716 mm757 mm
Mean max, January27.2°C27.2°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

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
Glen Niven edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 952). Glen Niven also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Summit vs Glen Niven: common questions

Does The Summit or Glen Niven have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Niven scores 956 vs 952 in The Summit. 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.