Overall score
Ambarvale
38.3/100
Glen Alpine
52.0/100
Ambarvale vs Glen Alpine, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glen Alpine for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AmbarvaleGlen Alpine
Crime rate
Ambarvale
123.4 / 1k
Glen Alpine
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambarvale
101
Glen Alpine
40
Population
Ambarvale
7,254
Glen Alpine
4,429
Metric leadAmbarvale 9Glen Alpine 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlen Alpine
- Best for familiesGlen Alpine
- Best for best valueGlen Alpine
- Best for best schoolsGlen Alpine
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ambarvale | Glen Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.4 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 105 | 68 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| Population | 7,254 | 4,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ambarvale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Glen Alpine is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Ambarvale is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Glen Alpine answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glen Alpine, while Ambarvale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.