Side by sideSuburb comparison

Woolmar vs Glenfern.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenfern (981) sits above Woolmar (974).

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

Glenfern edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 974).

Common questionsWoolmar vs Glenfern

Common questions

Does Woolmar or Glenfern have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenfern scores 981 vs 974 in Woolmar. 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

Woolmar
Metric
Glenfern

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
23.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
565
Population
4,467
38
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
974
Avg ICSEA
981

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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