Overall score
Glenfield
51.8/100
Ingleburn
69.2/100
Ingleburn for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenfield
51.8/100
Ingleburn
69.2/100
Crime rate
Glenfield
235.1 / 1k
Ingleburn
55.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenfield
108
Ingleburn
368
Population
Glenfield
10,536
Ingleburn
15,264
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 | Glenfield | Ingleburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.4/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 235.1 / 1k | 55.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 21 |
| Public transport stops | 110 | 235 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 368 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 44 |
| Population | 10,536 | 15,264 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Glenfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Ingleburn is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Glenfield is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Ingleburn answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ingleburn, while Glenfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.