Glenburn vs Kinglake, VIC suburb comparison

Glenburn for retirees and families; Kinglake for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GlenburnKinglake

Overall score

Glenburn

27.8/100

Kinglake

32.6/100

Crime rate

Glenburn

34.7 / 1k

Kinglake

48.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glenburn

0

Kinglake

2

Population

Glenburn

443

Kinglake

1,662

Metric leadGlenburn 2Kinglake 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGlenburnKinglake
Overall score27.8/10032.6/100
Housing (desirability)7.8/10071.6/100
Crime rate34.7 / 1k48.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops13
Walkability1.5/1004.5/100
Nearby amenities02
Planning activity1255
Population4431,662
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Glenburn is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Kinglake is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Glenburn sits among greener hillside streets, while Kinglake keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Glenburn pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kinglake is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.

Choose Glenburn if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Kinglake for investors and value-focused buyers.

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