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Glen Innes has an estimated 9,117 residents, up 2.1% since the 2021 Census, with 17 projects tracked in Glen Innes.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Glen Innes Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 278 kilometres south-southwest of the Brisbane CBD in New South Wales. AreaSearch's analysis places its population at around 9,117 as of Aug 2026, reflecting minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,931 people. Review of the latest Estimated Resident Population (ERP) outputs from the ABS, together with validated new addresses added since the Census, reveals no significant movements. Market conditions show low relative development activity and strong outright home ownership, while the area also offers a low average household size, affordable housing options, above-average numbers of children per family, and a notable presence of residents aged 75 to 84.
Glen Innes is distinguished by a high proportion of retirement-aged residents and older Australians, many of whom live in lone person households. Education levels tend to be lower, incomes sit in the lower quartile, and population growth remains limited.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Glen Innes Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 278 kilometres south-southwest of the Brisbane CBD in New South Wales. AreaSearch's analysis places its population at around 9,117 as of Aug 2026, reflecting minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,931 people. Review of the latest Estimated Resident Population (ERP) outputs from the ABS, together with validated new addresses added since the Census, reveals no significant movements. Market conditions show low relative development activity and strong outright home ownership, while the area also offers a low average household size, affordable housing options, above-average numbers of children per family, and a notable presence of residents aged 75 to 84.
Glen Innes is distinguished by a high proportion of retirement-aged residents and older Australians, many of whom live in lone person households. Education levels tend to be lower, incomes sit in the lower quartile, and population growth remains limited.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,818 in 2001 and 9,069 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,117 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 15.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $400 - 799, 32.3%.
Glen Innes ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 64th for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Glen Innes is $375 a week, up 5.0% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 35% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.2%.
35% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $246 in 2017, $404 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Herbert Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $700,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 143 Oliver Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $590,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2604 Wellington Vale Road, Emmaville NSW 2371 | $340,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 296 Gulf Road, Emmaville NSW 2371 | $485,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Scott Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $400,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 65 Hunter Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $432,500 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7 McLoughlin Road, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $780,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 65 Oliver Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $585,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 66 Grey Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $375,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 90 Taylor Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370 | $800,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 42 residential sales recorded since 9 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 42, houses and units together, was $442,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $375 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $490k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $320k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $442,500 | Median of the 42 most recent residential sales, settled 9 Jun 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $404 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $288 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Inverell - Tenterfield | $394 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Inverell - Tenterfield, over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, New England and North West | $453 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, New England and North West, over 12 months | +8.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 90 tracked applications: 30 approved, 11 under assessment, 49 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 17 projects in Glen Innes (4 under construction) and 72 more in the surrounding area.
The NSW Government is delivering a $50 million redevelopment of Glen Innes District Hospital on its existing campus at 94 Taylor Street. The project includes a new acute services building with an expanded emergency department, medical imaging, ambulance bays, mortuary, reception and a new main entry and car parking from Ferguson Street.
Heritage listed former St Joseph's Convent approved for adaptive reuse as a function and wedding venue with 23 guest suites, reception, dining, office space and additional motel style accommodation.
Planned adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed former Glen Innes Power Station into a regional Powerhouse Museum in partnership with the Powerhouse museum network.
Proposed grid-scale battery energy storage system next to Glen Innes Substation within the New England REZ. NSW Planning Portal lists a 200MW/800MWh facility under State Significant Development (current status: Prepare EIS). Following AGL's 2024 acquisition of Firm Power, the project appears in AGL's pipeline as the Glen Innes Battery (approx 150MW).
Comprehensive upgrade of sporting facilities across 8 sites including soccer and rugby field resurfacing, amenities block upgrades, and storage facilities through NSW Government funding as part of the Sporting Facilities Review and Master Plan.
Multiple safety upgrade projects totaling $13.5 million including road rehabilitation, wider shoulders, safety barriers, improved drainage, and pavement works on various sections near Glen Innes including Ten Mile Hill and Dundee areas.
The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) plans for the Glen Innes Severn community's economic, social and environmental land use needs over the next 20 years.
Comprehensive road improvement works across 9 local roads including Emmaville Road, Wellington Vale Road, Strathbogie Road, Rangers Valley Road, Furracabad Road, Glen Leigh Road, Pinkett Road, Shannon Vale Road, Haymarket Road, Maybole Road and Golf Links Road under disaster recovery funding.
The project involves the redevelopment of the existing skate park, combining old and new elements for skaters of all skill levels, and the construction of shared pathways connecting the Sports Precinct to Taylor Street and local schools in Glen Innes.
The project involves the supply and installation of rural address signage for up to 2,700 eligible rural properties in the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area to enable emergency services to locate properties quickly during emergencies such as bushfires, improving response times and outcomes for crews, volunteers, and landholders.
An 80-metre elevated boardwalk with three viewing platforms offering spectacular views over Glen Innes township and Northern Tablelands. Features Celtic and Ngarabul cultural connections with 22 audio stories and 360-degree drone footage accessible via QR code technology.
Proposed 25 turbine wind farm on Waterloo Range west of Glen Innes being developed by Glen Innes Wind Power, a subsidiary of Nexif Energy Australia. The project was originally approved in 2009 with subsequent approval extensions and turbine design modifications.
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Estimated completion year of the 38 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 10, 2027 8, 2028 9, 2029 2, 2030 6, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 2, 2035 1. 23 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 90 substantial development applications lodged in and around Glen Innes over the past 5 years, 62 in the last 12 months; 11 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 5, 2023 5, 2024 9, 2025 10, 2026 (to Oct) 59.
Key application 50 Derby Street, Glen Innes NDIS/Dis. | $5.3m | 8 dwellings | 1 storey Withdrawn/Lapsed
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 90 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 62 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 20th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 15 | ABS building approvals | 27th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 30 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
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Infrastructure development impacting the Glen Innes SA2 spans multiple sectors including Energy, Transport & Logistics, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the Glen Innes SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Glen Innes, placing the area among the bottom 22% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Glen Innes SA2 area has seen 30 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Glen Innes SA2's current population of 9,117 has been supported by 15 approvals on average over recent years.
The Glen Innes SA2 has seen 1.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 648 people in the Glen Innes SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Glen Innes SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 15, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Glen Innes SA2 has grown by approximately 123 people, while 75 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Glen Innes is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,117 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,931 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 186 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 5,479.98 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Glen Innes SA2 was estimated to be approximately 9,117 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,069 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The glen innes sa2 has added approximately 186 people and shown a 2.08% increase from the 8,931 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Glen Innes SA2 is estimated at 1 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Glen Innes SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Glen Innes SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (66.0%), Overseas migration (34.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 66.0% of overall population gains.
Glen Innes ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 91st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 43.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 50 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Glen Innes SA2 at 50 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 50 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 50 years as at August 2026, Glen Innes is 7 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 12 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Glen Innes SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 15.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Glen Innes SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 8.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Glen Innes SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 75-84 year-olds (11.5% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.6% of the population in the Glen Innes SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 31.2% of the population in the Glen Innes SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 2% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $40,369 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 1st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $46,917 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $934 | 2021 Census, weekly | 1st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $528 | 2021 Census, weekly | 5th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 8.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,324 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 43.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Glen Innes SA2 is approximately $42,945. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $40,369.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Glen Innes SA2 is approximately $49,910. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $46,917.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Glen Innes SA2 is approximately $42,945 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $40,369 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Glen Innes SA2 is approximately $49,910 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $46,917 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Glen Innes SA2's households (~32.3% / 1,172 households) is the $400 - 799 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Glen Innes SA2 is the $400 - 799 group, representing about 32.3% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Glen Innes SA2 is $934/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Glen Innes SA2 is $1,324/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Glen Innes SA2 is $528/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Glen Innes SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $40,369 while the average income stands at $46,917. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $42,945 (median) and $49,910 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Glen Innes SA2 is $3,523 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The glen innes sa2's disposable income is $3,523 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Glen Innes are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 16% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 56.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,118 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,566 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,358 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Glen Innes SA2 has approximately 4,118 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Glen Innes SA2 stands at 5.5%, which is 1.4 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Glen Innes SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (19.3% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.7%), and retail trade (9.8%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Glen Innes SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Glen Innes SA2 is 56.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The glen innes sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 19.3% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 3.6, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area.
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The glen innes sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 17.0% growth, ranking 2nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Glen Innes faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 15.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 31.7% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 43.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.5% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
15.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Glen Innes SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
43.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Glen Innes SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The glen innes sa2 ranks in the 14th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Glen Innes SA2 are: Certificate (31.7%), Bachelor Degree (11.3%), Advanced Diploma (9.7%).
28.9% of the population in the Glen Innes SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.5% in primary school, 8.8% in secondary school, 2.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Glen Innes SA2 is 908, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 8 schools within the Glen Innes SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,134 students.
The glen innes sa2 includes 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 combined school.
Glen Innes features high concentrations of lone person households and couples without children but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.1 people | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 35.6% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 18.2% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 31.8% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,628 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,704 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 61.8% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Glen Innes SA2 had 3,628 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.1% to an estimated 3,704 households today.
The average household size in the Glen Innes SA2 is 2.1 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 61.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (35.6%), group households (2.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,242 family households, couples with children account for 18.2% of all households, couples without children at home 31.8%, and single parent families 10.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Glen Innes SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 35.6% (versus 27.9% in Regional NSW). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 61.8% compared to 68.8% in Regional NSW. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Glen Innes SA2 have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 44.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 32.0% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 35.6% of all households in the Glen Innes SA2, higher than the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.7% of households, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
The latest Census data sees Glen Innes placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 97.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 86.7% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 91.6% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
Glen Innes was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.7% of its population being citizens, 91.6% born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Glen Innes was found to be Christianity, which makes up 64.4% of people in Glen Innes. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Glen Innes are English, comprising 32.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 31.9% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.2% of Glen Innes (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), Irish at 9.1% (vs 8.8%) and German at 3.9% (vs 3.1%).
8.4% of the Glen Innes SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
2.6% of the population in the Glen Innes SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
5.2% of the Glen Innes SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
86.7% of the Glen Innes SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Glen Innes is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 25.8% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 48.5% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 92.6% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,083 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 10th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 25.7% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $220 | 2021 Census, weekly | 8th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 73rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Glen Innes SA2, 48.5% of homes are owned outright, 25.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 25.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 92.6% of dwellings in the Glen Innes SA2 are houses.
In the Glen Innes SA2, 2.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Glen Innes SA2 stands at 48.5%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Glen Innes SA2 is $1,083, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Glen Innes SA2 is $524, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Glen Innes SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Glen Innes SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Glen Innes SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.8% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.6% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Glen Innes SA2 consists of 92.6% detached houses, 4.4% semi-detached dwellings, 2.1% apartments, and 0.9% other dwelling types.
Housing in Glen Innes consumes approximately 13.0% of median household income ($4,044 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Glen Innes show attached dwellings contributing 25% of approvals compared to 7% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 75% of applications versus 93% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Glen Innes is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 46.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | |
| No long-term health condition | 58.6% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 68.4% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
Around 46.1% of people in the Glen Innes SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Glen Innes SA2, 8.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.5% of people in the Glen Innes SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.4% of the Glen Innes SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
5.4% of people in the Glen Innes SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Glen Innes SA2, 46.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 50 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 50th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 470 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 99th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,495 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 43rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 19 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 37 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 16.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 470 public transport stops within the Glen Innes SA2.
The Glen Innes SA2 has 1,495 weekly trips across 37 routes, averaging 213 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 274 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 3.3 km away and the nearest pharmacy 5.3 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 470 stops nearby, 1,495 weekly trips, access rating 50 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 21 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 21st percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 5.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 6.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 6.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest hospital | 6.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 9.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 9.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 9.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 9.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 62.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 88.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 75 places in Glen Innes, about 5.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Glen Innes, placing the area among the bottom 22% of areas assessed nationally.
Glen Innes has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 36% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Glen Innes's affordable property market has recorded 251 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 77% residential, 14% commercial and 9% vacant land transactions.
Glen Innes is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Glen Innes ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 2% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Glen Innes are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 16% of areas assessed across Australia.
Glen Innes faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Glen Innes features high concentrations of lone person households and couples without children but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
The latest Census data sees Glen Innes placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Glen Innes is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Glen Innes is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Glen Innes has an estimated 9,117 residents, up 2.1% since the 2021 Census, with 17 projects tracked in Glen Innes.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Glen Innes.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (110021190). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Glen Innes from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Glen Innes with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
