Glengarry
At 97.66 square kilometres with only 1,113 residents, Glengarry is one of the most sparsely settled localities in Gippsland, averaging just 11.4 people per square kilometre. What stands out is the household income: weekly household income of $2,116 places the suburb in the 80th percentile nationally, above average despite its rural character and a SEIFA education decile of just 2. Nearly all dwellings are separate houses at 97.9%, and 43.1% of residents own their home outright, reflecting a stable, long-settled community where only 9.4% rent. The median house price of $445,000 is modest compared to state and national medians, making affordability a defining feature of the area.
Population
1,113
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,116/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$445K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price of $445,000 in Apr-Jun 2024 sits below both the Victorian and national state medians, making Glengarry one of the more affordable entry points in regional Victoria. Prices peaked at $790,000 in Oct-Dec 2023 and have since pulled back 43.7%, a sharp correction that may reflect thin transaction volumes in a small market rather than structural decline. Over 14 years from 2013, the median has risen 91.4%, a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 16.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is overwhelmingly four-plus bedroom dwellings at 45.0% and three-bedroom at 48.9%, suiting families who want space rather than urban convenience.
For Buyers
The median house price of $445,000 in Apr-Jun 2024 sits below both the Victorian and national state medians, making Glengarry one of the more affordable entry points in regional Victoria. Prices peaked at $790,000 in Oct-Dec 2023 and have since pulled back 43.7%, a sharp correction that may reflect thin transaction volumes in a small market rather than structural decline. Over 14 years from 2013, the median has risen 91.4%, a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 16.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is overwhelmingly four-plus bedroom dwellings at 45.0% and three-bedroom at 48.9%, suiting families who want space rather than urban convenience.
For Investors
The rental market in Glengarry is thin: only 9.4% of dwellings are rented, compared to national averages closer to 30%, signalling limited tenant demand. Weekly rent of $270 against a $445,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 3.2%, below typical regional targets. The vacancy rate of 5.0% is elevated and points to limited rental competition among tenants. Development activity is minimal, with just 1 application in the past 12 months, a two-lot subdivision, suggesting the suburb is not attracting speculative construction. The 87.8% resident retention rate shows stability but not the population churn that investors typically rely on for rental demand. The area suits long-term owner-occupier buyers more than rental yield investors.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glengarry iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Glengarry Primary School
Prep-6 · 145 students
Demographics
Glengarry's median age of 40 is equal to the national figure, but the community composition is distinctly rural and Anglo. Overseas-born residents account for just 5.6% of the population, which is 16.0 percentage points below the national average, among the lowest in regional Victoria. Ancestry is overwhelmingly Anglo-Celtic, with English (449), Irish (156) and Scottish (108) the top three ancestries. University qualifications at 16.6% sit 13.5 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with the suburb's IEO decile 2 score, which ranks in the bottom 20% nationally for education and occupation. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above the national figure, and couples with children make up 439 of 957 total families. Volunteering at 19.9% is above typical urban rates, suggesting civic engagement despite the low educational attainment measure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.9%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
1.3%
Apartment
Tenure
The ownership profile in Glengarry is unusually strong: 43.1% of residents own their home outright and a further 47.5% hold a mortgage, leaving only 9.4% renting, far below the national rental share. This near-absence of renters reflects a settled, owner-occupier community where housing is held long-term. Separate houses account for 97.9% of dwellings, with apartments at just 1.3%, so buyers seeking land and space face essentially no apartment competition. Bedrooms skew large, with 3-bedroom at 48.9% and 4-plus bedroom at 45.0%. The median house price of $445,000 has recovered from a 2013 trough of $232,500 but sits 43.7% below the Oct-Dec 2023 peak of $790,000. Rent-to-income at 12.8% indicates no rental stress for current tenants.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$270
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$845
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.0%
Unoccupied
20
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
12.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.0%
Couples, no children
957
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads employment at 13.7% of the local workforce (51 workers), followed by Healthcare at 13.2% (49) and Education at 11.1% (41). Public Administration contributes 9.7% and Agriculture 8.1%, consistent with the rural and semi-rural character of the area. Managers form the largest occupational group at 93 workers, which is notable for a small community and likely reflects farming proprietors and small business owners counted in that category. The unemployment rate is low at 3.5% and the full-time employment rate of 65.8% is solid. Household income in the 80th percentile nationally is higher than the educational attainment measures would suggest, pointing to trade and technical incomes from construction and agriculture rather than professional salaries. The IRSAD decile 3 score indicates below-average socioeconomic advantage overall.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.8%
Part-time
30.7%
Participation
60.7%
Employed
521
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.6%
Postgraduate
1.8%
Born Overseas
5.6%
Dwellings
382
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme in Glengarry: 91.6% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average, and public transport use is not recorded, likely negligible given the rural density of 11.4 people per square kilometre. Only 1.7% walk or cycle. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset. The crime rate of 49.4 incidents per 1,000 residents covers 55 total incidents, with property and deception offences the largest category at 27 cases. For a rural area this rate warrants context: the raw count of 55 incidents is small in absolute terms. The IRSD decile 5 positions Glengarry at the national midpoint for relative disadvantage. At 4.8%, the share of residents needing daily assistance is below what disadvantaged rural areas often show, suggesting the community manages with limited formal support.
Drive
91.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
55
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
49.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glengarry compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glengarry a good suburb to live in?
Glengarry suits buyers who want large detached homes with space and low housing costs. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 16.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold, and 43.1% of residents own their home outright. The trade-off is extreme car dependence at 91.6% and an IEO decile 2 education ranking, placing it in the bottom 20% nationally for education and occupation access.
What is the median house price in Glengarry?
The median house price in Glengarry was $445,000 in Apr-Jun 2024. This is down 43.7% from the Oct-Dec 2023 peak of $790,000. Over 14 years from 2013, the price has grown 91.4% from a trough of $232,500, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517.
What schools are in Glengarry?
No schools are recorded within the Glengarry suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in nearby towns in the Latrobe Valley region. The suburb has a university qualification rate of 16.6%, which is 13.5 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the rural and trade-focused character of the local economy.
Is Glengarry safe?
Glengarry recorded 55 total crime incidents in the latest period, a rate of 49.4 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 27 of those incidents, followed by public order offences at 8. In absolute terms, 55 incidents for a population of 1,113 is a small count typical of rural localities with low population density.
Is Glengarry good for property investment?
Glengarry presents a limited investor case. Only 9.4% of dwellings are rented, far below the national average, and the vacancy rate sits at 5.0%, indicating soft rental demand. Weekly rent of $270 against a $445,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.2%. Just 1 development application was lodged in the past 12 months, confirming low speculative interest.
How is Glengarry's population changing?
Glengarry has a population of 1,113 with a high retention rate of 87.8%, meaning most residents stay for the long term. The suburb shows characteristics of a stable rural community rather than a growth area. Development activity is minimal at 1 application in 12 months, and no significant population expansion is indicated by current data.
What industries employ people in Glengarry?
Construction is the largest employer at 13.7% of workers (51 people), followed by Healthcare at 13.2% (49) and Education at 11.1% (41). Public Administration contributes 9.7% and Agriculture 8.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5% and the full-time employment rate is 65.8%, both reasonable by regional Victorian standards.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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