Glenreagh
A population of just 1,005 spread across 86 square kilometres tells most of the Glenreagh story. At 11.7 residents per km2, density sits far below state and national urban averages, placing this locality firmly in the low-density rural bracket. What stands out is housing tenure: 40.3% of dwellings are owned outright, pointing to long-established households with paid-off mortgages, while the median house price of $674,000 is substantially lower than Greater Sydney medians but has climbed 27.8% from $616,000 in 2024 to $787,500 in 2025. The income profile is modest, with household weekly income at the 39.4th percentile nationally, yet mortgage and rent stress both remain below the 30% threshold.
Population
1,005
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,384/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
14
Median House
$674K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $674,000 (with the most recent data point at $787,500 in 2025, up from $616,000 in 2024) sits well below Sydney metropolitan medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,509, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 98.7%, with just 1.3% semi-detached dwellings and no apartments recorded. Bedroom mix leans larger: 35.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.2% have 3 bedrooms, which suits families seeking space at a price lower than coastal Coffs Harbour. Outright ownership at 40.3% is notably high compared to national norms, suggesting a stable, settled ownership base rather than rapid buyer turnover.
For Buyers
The median house price of $674,000 (with the most recent data point at $787,500 in 2025, up from $616,000 in 2024) sits well below Sydney metropolitan medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,509, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 98.7%, with just 1.3% semi-detached dwellings and no apartments recorded. Bedroom mix leans larger: 35.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.2% have 3 bedrooms, which suits families seeking space at a price lower than coastal Coffs Harbour. Outright ownership at 40.3% is notably high compared to national norms, suggesting a stable, settled ownership base rather than rapid buyer turnover.
For Investors
Rental market fundamentals are thin in Glenreagh. Weekly rent of $330 against a $674,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.5%, below what most investors would target. The vacancy rate of 5.5% is elevated compared to typical tight regional markets, signalling limited rental demand relative to supply in this small locality of 1,005 people. The renting share is just 13.8%, meaning the market is dominated by owner-occupiers and outright owners (40.3%), leaving a shallow tenant pool. Development activity recorded 12 applications in the past 12 months including new dwelling constructions, indicating modest but ongoing building activity. Capital growth of 27.8% over one year is striking, though it is based on a small transaction sample and may not be sustained.
Development Activity
Total DAs
135
Last 12 Months
14
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-39.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glenreagh iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Glenreagh Public School
K-6 · 72 students
Demographics
Glenreagh's median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure. The overseas-born share of 8.3% is 13.3 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the area's Anglo-Celtic heritage: English ancestry leads at 403 residents, followed by Scottish (90) and Irish (84). Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above the national figure, consistent with the family-oriented housing stock. University qualification rates at 11.5% run 18.6 percentage points below national, which aligns with the occupational profile led by Labourers (65 workers), Community and Personal service (57) and Managers (43). Volunteering at 16.7% shows active community participation, and couples with children (284 families) outnumber couples without children (181).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.7%
Houses
1.3%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Price growth is the standout housing story: the median rose from $616,000 in 2024 to $787,500 in 2025, a one-year gain of 27.8%. That pace is well above typical NSW regional averages and warrants attention given the small sample base. Tenure is skewed toward owners: 40.3% own outright and 46.0% hold a mortgage, leaving only 13.8% renting, a rental share lower than state and national medians. The stock is 98.7% separate houses with virtually no apartments, so buyers are almost exclusively competing for standalone homes on land. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,509 stay manageable against local incomes, with mortgage-to-income at 25.2% below the stress threshold of 30%. Bedroom sizes lean large, with 4-plus bedroom homes accounting for 35.8% of dwellings.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,509
Rent / wk
$330
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$584
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
18
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.1%
Couples, no children
750
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 22.7% of the workforce (51 workers), followed by Construction at 17.3% (39 workers) and Education at 10.2% (23 workers). Public Administration contributes 9.3% and Retail 6.7%. By occupation, Labourers (65) and Community/Personal service workers (57) together form the largest group, which is consistent with the rural services profile and below-national university rates of 11.5%. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is higher than national averages, and the participation rate of 49.0% is low, with 271 residents not in the labour force. Household weekly income sits at the 39.4th percentile nationally, meaning most Australian households earn more than Glenreagh's typical household of $1,384 per week.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.2%
Part-time
38.9%
Participation
49.0%
Employed
348
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.5%
Postgraduate
0.7%
Born Overseas
8.3%
Dwellings
306
Transport to Work
Car dependence is the defining transport characteristic: 87.9% of residents drive to work, well above national averages, and 5.3% walk or cycle. No public transport share was recorded, consistent with the rural setting 86 square kilometres in size. No schools were recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families travel to neighbouring areas for schooling. Crime statistics are not available for this locality. Rent-to-income sits at 23.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters are not under acute pressure. The need-for-assistance rate of 6.9% (60 residents) is a practical measure of the proportion requiring daily help, similar to many small NSW rural towns. The housing stress indicators overall are benign relative to national norms.
Drive
87.9%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
5.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenreagh compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenreagh a good suburb to live in?
Glenreagh suits buyers seeking large detached homes, low housing stress and a rural setting at a price point well below Sydney. Mortgage-to-income is 25.2% and rent-to-income is 23.8%, both below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is 87.9% car dependence, no recorded public transport, and household income at the 39.4th percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Glenreagh?
The median house price is $674,000, with the most recent data point at $787,500 in 2025, up from $616,000 in 2024, a 27.8% increase. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,509. Weekly rent averages $330, giving an indicative gross yield near 2.5%.
What schools are in Glenreagh?
No schools are recorded inside the Glenreagh suburb boundary in this dataset. Families travel to neighbouring areas for primary and secondary schooling. The local university qualification rate is 11.5%, which is 18.6 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Glenreagh safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Glenreagh in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the need-for-assistance rate is 6.9% (60 residents) and the community volunteering rate is 16.7%, both broadly consistent with stable, low-turnover rural localities. Residential mobility data shows 76.5% of residents stayed in the same address over the reference period.
Is Glenreagh good for property investment?
The 27.8% price rise from $616,000 to $787,500 in one year is notable, but the gross yield near 2.5% on $330 weekly rent is low. The vacancy rate of 5.5% is elevated and the rental market is thin at just 13.8% of households. The small sample of transactions means the one-year capital growth figure may not be representative of a sustained trend.
How is Glenreagh's population changing?
Glenreagh has a population of 1,005 across 86 square kilometres, giving a density of 11.7 residents per km2. Residential stability is high: 76.5% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period, with a turnover rate of 23.5%. Development applications totalled 12 in the past 12 months, including new dwelling constructions, indicating slow but present growth pressure.
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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