Overall score
Englorie Park
32.9/100
Glen Alpine
52.0/100
Englorie Park for investment; Glen Alpine for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Englorie Park
32.9/100
Glen Alpine
52.0/100
Crime rate
Englorie Park
122.4 / 1k
Glen Alpine
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Englorie Park
6
Glen Alpine
40
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 | 32.9/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.4/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.4 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 68 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 9.2% | 6.8% |
| Population | 361 | 4,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Englorie Park reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Glen Alpine is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Englorie Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Glen Alpine is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Englorie Park is stronger for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook; Glen Alpine answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glen Alpine, while Englorie Park 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.