Glenroy
At a median age of 45, Glenroy sits 5 years above the national figure, and the housing stock reflects that stability: 88% separate houses, 39.4% owned outright, and a turnover rate of just 22.5% with 77.5% of residents staying put. The median house price of $585,000 is well below the NSW state average, making it one of the more affordable owner-occupier markets in the region. Household income lands at the 49.6th percentile nationally, which is close to the midpoint, yet both mortgage-to-income at 21.8% and rent-to-income at 20.2% remain comfortably below stress thresholds.
Population
3,528
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,557/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
67
Median House
$585K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $585,000 median house price, derived from PSI data, positions Glenroy as an accessible entry point compared to most NSW markets. Prices moved from $567,000 in 2024 to $600,000 in 2025, a gain of 5.8% in one year. The stock is dominated by separate houses at 88%, with virtually no apartments (0.5%), so buyers are almost always competing for detached homes. Four-bedroom-plus dwellings account for 40.9% and three-bedroom homes for 43%, meaning the supply skews toward family-sized properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,473, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which supports sustained buyer demand even at moderate income levels.
For Buyers
The $585,000 median house price, derived from PSI data, positions Glenroy as an accessible entry point compared to most NSW markets. Prices moved from $567,000 in 2024 to $600,000 in 2025, a gain of 5.8% in one year. The stock is dominated by separate houses at 88%, with virtually no apartments (0.5%), so buyers are almost always competing for detached homes. Four-bedroom-plus dwellings account for 40.9% and three-bedroom homes for 43%, meaning the supply skews toward family-sized properties. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,473, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which supports sustained buyer demand even at moderate income levels.
For Investors
A 26% renter share and weekly rent of $315 produce a gross yield of roughly 2.8% against the $585,000 median, modest but above many coastal NSW benchmarks. The vacancy rate of 5.8% is elevated and worth monitoring, as it indicates softer rental demand than the national average. Development activity is solid at 65 applications in the past 12 months, covering new dwellings, sheds and pools, which suggests active reinvestment in the existing stock rather than large-scale subdivision. Rent-to-income at 20.2% keeps tenants comfortably below stress levels, supporting tenant stability. The 5.8% price growth recorded over the past year, combined with affordable entry prices below the NSW state median, makes the suburb more accessible than many investor alternatives.
Development Activity
Total DAs
238
Last 12 Months
67
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+81.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, and the community reflects a long-settled, Anglo-Celtic character: English (1,465 people), Irish (459) and Scottish (387) are the three leading ancestries. Only 12.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 9.4 percentage points below national, and university qualifications at 26.8% are 3.3 points below the national average. Average household size of 2.4 is marginally below national. Couples with children (908 families) and couples without children (860) account for the majority of the household mix, with no one-parent families recorded in this dataset. The volunteering rate of 17.7% signals a civic-minded population, and only 9.4% of residents need daily assistance despite the older age profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.0%
Houses
11.5%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Outright owners at 39.4% outnumber mortgage holders at 34.6%, pointing to a long-established base of debt-free owners rather than a churn of recent buyers. The rental proportion at 26% is below the typical urban average. Separate houses dominate at 88%, with semi-detached at 11.5% and apartments at just 0.5%, reflecting a low-density suburban layout across 8.06 square kilometres. Three-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 43%, followed by four-bedroom-plus at 40.9%, so the stock caters strongly to families and downsizers rather than singles or couples. Price history shows $567,000 in 2024 rising to $600,000 in 2025, a 5.8% one-year move. At a density of 437.8 residents per square kilometre, the suburb is genuinely low-density compared to most metropolitan benchmarks.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,473
Rent / wk
$315
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$763
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
83
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.9%
Couples, no children
2,699
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 22.6% of workers (249 people), consistent with the older population base that tends to generate higher local demand for health services than younger suburbs. Education accounts for 14.9% (165 workers) and Public Administration 9.7% (107), together creating a significant public-sector employment base. Construction at 8.9% and Manufacturing at 8.4% fill out the top five. By occupation, Professionals lead with 319 workers, followed by Community and Personal Services (256) and Clerical and Administrative roles (229). Unemployment sits at 3.0%, below most state averages, and the full-time employment rate of 61.8% reflects a reasonably active workforce. The participation rate of 55.7% is lower than the national figure, partly because 1,088 residents are not in the labour force, many of whom are likely retirees given the median age of 45.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
35.2%
Participation
55.7%
Employed
1,599
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.8%
Postgraduate
5.1%
Born Overseas
12.2%
Dwellings
1,358
Transport to Work
Car ownership is essentially universal here, with 91.5% of workers driving and just 0.6% using public transport, which reflects the regional NSW setting rather than a transit gap. Active travel covers 2.2% of commuters. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families draw on services in surrounding areas. Crime data is not available for Glenroy in this dataset, limiting a direct safety assessment. The housing stress picture is reassuring: mortgage-to-income at 21.8% and rent-to-income at 20.2% both sit below the 30% threshold, meaning most residents retain spending capacity after housing costs. The 9.4% needing daily assistance (320 people) is above the national average, linked to the older median age of 45, which is 5 years above national, and points to growing demand for local aged care and allied health services.
Drive
91.5%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenroy compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenroy a good suburb to live in?
Glenroy suits established families and owner-occupiers who value low housing stress. Mortgage repayments average $1,473 per month and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The median age is 45, 5 years above national, and 77.5% of residents stay long-term, reflecting genuine community stability.
What is the median house price in Glenroy?
The median house price is $585,000 based on PSI-derived data. Prices rose from $567,000 in 2024 to $600,000 in 2025, a 5.8% gain in one year. Weekly rent averages $315 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,473.
What schools are in Glenroy?
No schools are recorded inside the Glenroy boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby suburbs. University qualifications among residents sit at 26.8%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the national average.
Is Glenroy safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Glenroy in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the unemployment rate is low at 3.0% and rent-to-income at 20.2% keeps housing stress below the threshold for most residents, both factors generally associated with lower crime pressure in comparable regional NSW markets.
Is Glenroy good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $315 against a $585,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.8%. The vacancy rate of 5.8% is elevated and warrants attention. The 5.8% price growth over the past year and affordable entry price relative to the NSW state median give some capital growth upside, but rental demand needs monitoring given the vacancy figure.
How is Glenroy's population changing?
Glenroy's population stands at 3,528 across 8.06 square kilometres. The suburb has a median age of 45, which is 5 years above national, suggesting an aging profile over time. The resident retention rate is 77.5% and turnover is just 22.5%, indicating slow population churn rather than rapid expansion.
How much development activity is there in Glenroy?
There were 65 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, covering new dwelling houses, sheds, earthworks and swimming pools. This level of activity indicates active reinvestment in existing stock. At 88% separate houses, new supply tends to be detached homes rather than units or apartments.
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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