Glenorie
With a $2,645,000 median house price and household income at the 92.6th percentile nationally, Glenorie sits firmly in Sydney's premium acreage tier. The suburb spans 79.44 square kilometres but holds only 3,792 residents, producing one of the lowest densities in the Hills District at 47.7 people per km2. What makes Glenorie distinct is the overwhelming dominance of large detached homes: 98.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 70.1% have four or more bedrooms, and just 15.3% of residents rent. Weekly family income of $2,644 runs well above state and national averages, and an owner-occupier rate exceeding 84% signals a stable, long-established resident base that moves infrequently, with 79.1% having lived in the same address for at least five years.
Population
3,792
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,524/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
57
Median House
$2.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The entry price for Glenorie is steep compared to wider Sydney. The median house price was $2,675,000 in 2024 and edged down 1.1% to $2,645,000 in 2025, a modest correction rather than a structural decline. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.5%, below the 30% stress threshold despite median prices that are several multiples of national benchmarks. This is possible because household income at the 92.6th percentile provides a high repayment buffer. Stock is almost entirely four-plus bedroom separate houses at 70.1%, with three-bedroom homes adding another 21.5%, so buyers seeking apartments or townhouses will find almost nothing: only 1.4% of dwellings are non-detached. Outright ownership at 40.4% and mortgage holders at 44.3% together put the owner-occupier rate at 84.7%.
For Buyers
The entry price for Glenorie is steep compared to wider Sydney. The median house price was $2,675,000 in 2024 and edged down 1.1% to $2,645,000 in 2025, a modest correction rather than a structural decline. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.5%, below the 30% stress threshold despite median prices that are several multiples of national benchmarks. This is possible because household income at the 92.6th percentile provides a high repayment buffer. Stock is almost entirely four-plus bedroom separate houses at 70.1%, with three-bedroom homes adding another 21.5%, so buyers seeking apartments or townhouses will find almost nothing: only 1.4% of dwellings are non-detached. Outright ownership at 40.4% and mortgage holders at 44.3% together put the owner-occupier rate at 84.7%.
For Investors
Rental demand in Glenorie is thin relative to purchase prices. Only 15.3% of dwellings are rented, well below the NSW state average, and weekly rent of $543 against a $2,645,000 median produces a gross yield below 1.1%, among the lowest you would find in Sydney. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated, signalling that available rentals sit on the market longer than in higher-density suburbs. Development activity is moderate at 51 applications in the past 12 months, mostly single dwelling houses and modifications rather than multi-unit projects, consistent with the large-lot character and zoning constraints. The investment case rests almost entirely on long-run land value appreciation. Annual price movement was negative 1.1% in the 2024-2025 period, so buyers need a long horizon rather than short-term yield or capital velocity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
352
Last 12 Months
57
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-1.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glenorie iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Glenorie Public School
K-6 · 283 students
Hillside Public School
K-6 · 25 students
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2.0 years above the national figure, consistent with an established, family-oriented suburb where residents put down roots and stay. Overseas-born residents represent 21.9% of the population, close to the national average at 0.3 percentage points above it. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic dominant: English (1,365 people) and Irish (371) lead, with a notable Italian-descended community of 430 and a Lebanese population of 357. University qualifications reach 35.1%, which is 5.0 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting the professional household base. Average household size is 3.2, which is 0.7 above the national figure, pointing to large family groups with children. Couples with children at 1,478 households outnumber couples without children at 759, confirming the family life-stage profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.6%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Glenorie's housing stock is unusual even by Sydney standards. Separate houses account for 98.6% of all dwellings, well above the national share, and four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 70.1%. The price history is short but consistent: $2,675,000 in 2024, $2,645,000 in 2025, a 1.1% decline. Tenure splits between outright owners at 40.4% and mortgage holders at 44.3%, with renters at just 15.3%, much lower than state norms. Mortgage-to-income at 27.5% and rent-to-income at 21.5% both sit below stress thresholds, which is notable given the premium price point and reflects the very high incomes in the area. The household income at the 92.6th percentile nationally is the structural reason purchase prices are sustained at this level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$543
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$882
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
78
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.3%
Couples, no children
3,405
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the largest employing industry at 18.6% of the local workforce (235 workers), above the national share for most suburban areas, which reflects both the acreage housing context and proximity to the broader Hills construction sector. Healthcare and Professional/Tech are joint second at 12.2% and 12.1% respectively, suggesting a professional commuter base alongside locally based trades. Managers and Professionals together account for 830 of the 1,695 employed residents, the two highest-paying occupation categories. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, and the full-time employment rate of 60.6% is solid. Weekly household income of $2,524 sits in the 92.6th percentile nationally, meaning fewer than 8% of Australian households earn more. Volunteering at 15.9% is relatively strong, consistent with the community-oriented acreage demographic.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.6%
Part-time
36.3%
Participation
57.6%
Employed
1,695
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
7.5%
Born Overseas
21.9%
Dwellings
1,127
Transport to Work
Glenorie is a car-dependent suburb. Public transport use is negligible at 0.5%, while 87.4% of residents drive to work, higher than the national average, which reflects the large-lot rural-residential format and limited bus services this far into the Hills. Walking or cycling accounts for 6.5% of commutes, reasonable for a low-density area. Crime data for the suburb is not available in this dataset, so direct comparisons cannot be made. As a proxy, the area's income profile at the 92.6th percentile nationally and low rental share typically correlate with low disorder risk in similar acreage areas. Housing stress indicators are positive: mortgage-to-income at 27.5% and rent-to-income at 21.5% are both below the 30% threshold. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in nearby centres such as Dural or Kenthurst.
Drive
87.4%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
6.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenorie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenorie a good suburb to live in?
Glenorie suits buyers who want space, privacy and a premium acreage setting within Sydney. Household income sits at the 92.6th percentile nationally and 84.7% of residents own their home. The trade-offs are a steep entry price of $2,645,000 median, almost no rental stock, and 87.4% car dependency given limited public transport.
What is the median house price in Glenorie?
The median house price is $2,645,000 as of 2025, down 1.1% from $2,675,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000. Nearly all homes are separate houses with four or more bedrooms, so there is very little entry-level or apartment stock available.
What schools are in Glenorie?
No schools are recorded within the Glenorie suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically travel to nearby centres such as Dural or Galston for schooling. The local population is well educated, with 35.1% holding university qualifications, which is 5.0 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Glenorie safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Glenorie in this dataset. As a proxy indicator, the suburb has a household income at the 92.6th percentile nationally, a low renter share of 15.3%, and only 4.8% of residents (175 people) needing daily assistance, all consistent with a low-disadvantage, stable residential area.
Is Glenorie good for property investment?
Gross rental yield is below 1.1% based on $543 weekly rent against a $2,645,000 median, making income return very low. The vacancy rate of 6.4% signals limited rental demand. Annual price growth was negative 1.1% in 2024-2025. Investment in Glenorie suits a long-horizon strategy focused on land value in a constrained-supply acreage zone rather than yield.
How is Glenorie's population changing?
Glenorie has 3,792 residents across 79.44 km2. Turnover is low, with 79.1% of residents remaining at the same address, suggesting a stable and slowly changing population. Development is mostly single-dwelling construction, with 51 applications in 12 months, which means population growth is incremental rather than rapid.
How much development is happening in Glenorie?
There were 51 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, predominantly single dwelling houses and modification approvals. This level of activity is moderate for a large-lot suburb and reflects gradual infill on existing holdings rather than subdivision or multi-unit development, consistent with the 98.6% separate-house housing profile.
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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