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Doonside vs Glendenning

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Doonside scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

DoonsideGlendenning
Active5348
Safety1636
Wealth1446
Value6691
Parks5354
Cafés3613
Transit3014
Green space6961
Active & healthy6137
Schools nearby (OSM)6626
Median rent$350/wk $430/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,099,000$1,135,000
House sales this quarter3268
Population13,6145,196
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Doonside safer than Glendenning?

Glendenning scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Doonside or Glendenning?

Doonside has the lower median house price of the two ($1,099,000 vs $1,135,000).

Should I live in Doonside or Glendenning?

Doonside scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doonside or Glendenning.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →