Overall score
Glenwood
53.7/100
Seven Hills
49.7/100
Glenwood vs Seven Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glenwood for retirees and families; Seven Hills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenwoodSeven Hills
Crime rate
Glenwood
22.0 / 1k
Seven Hills
67.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenwood
414
Seven Hills
247
Population
Glenwood
15,829
Seven Hills
20,095
Metric leadGlenwood 6Seven Hills 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlenwood
- Best for familiesGlenwood
- Best for investmentSeven Hills
- Best for best valueSeven Hills
- Best for best schoolsGlenwood
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.
| Category | Glenwood | Seven Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.6/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 67.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 127 | 270 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 414 | 247 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 56 |
| Green cover | 11.5% | 4.4% |
| Population | 15,829 | 20,095 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenwood is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Seven Hills is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Seven Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Glenwood keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenwood tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Seven Hills stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Glenwood the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Seven Hills.
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.