Overall score
Glenview
47.5/100
Ilkley
39.3/100
Glenview for families and investment; Ilkley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenview
47.5/100
Ilkley
39.3/100
Crime rate
Glenview
27.1 / 1k
Ilkley
18.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenview
11
Ilkley
0
Population
Glenview
1,396
Ilkley
812
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 | Glenview | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 22.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.1 / 1k | 18.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 0 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| Population | 1,396 | 812 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Glenview is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Ilkley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Glenview tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Ilkley stands out for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glenview, while Ilkley 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.