Overall score
Englorie Park
30.5/100
Glen Alpine
52.7/100
Glen Alpine for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Englorie Park
30.5/100
Glen Alpine
52.7/100
Crime rate
Englorie Park
122.4 / 1k
Glen Alpine
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Englorie Park
5
Glen Alpine
36
Population
Englorie Park
361
Glen Alpine
4,429
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Englorie Park | Glen Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.4 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 68 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Population | 361 | 4,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Englorie Park reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Glen Alpine is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Englorie Park is stronger for an emerging neighbourhood; Glen Alpine answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Glen Alpine, while Englorie Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.