Suburb comparison
Eastwood vs Gladesville — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gladesville commands a $174K premium on median property price over Eastwood; Eastwood has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ryde
Eastwood
2122
Ryde
Gladesville
2111
Choose Eastwood if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Gladesville if...
- Gladesville leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Eastwood or Gladesville more expensive?
- Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.65M in Eastwood.
- Which is better for renters — Eastwood or Gladesville?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Eastwood and $740/wk in Gladesville, making Eastwood the more affordable rental market.
- Is Eastwood or Gladesville at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Eastwood vs Gladesville?
- Eastwood has 5 schools in the postcode, and Gladesville has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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