Glenroy (Albury - NSW)

Glenroy lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Glenroy (Albury - NSW) is around 3,650 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,528 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,571 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 452 persons per square kilometer. Glenroy's 3.5% growth since census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the non-metro area (5.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. A significant population increase in the top quartile of locations outside capital cities is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 882 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 21.4% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Glenroy according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Glenroy averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 86 homes were approved, with a further 7 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 0.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of new homes was $432,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY-26, Glenroy has registered $5.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Glenroy shows approximately 67% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 66th percentile nationally for areas assessed.

Recent construction comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. Glenroy reflects a low density area, with around 208 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Glenroy will gain approximately 782 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Glenroy has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Glenroy Aboriginal Affordable Housing Project, Hume Retirement Resort - Unit 193 (Lot 712) Dwelling & Garage, Lavington Swim Centre Redevelopment, and Bright Steps Academy Lavington. The following details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Glenroy shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Glenroy has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.1%.

As of June 2025, 2,028 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 59.1%, similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area specializes in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.8% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparison. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1% and labour force grew by 5.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, with industry-specific projections suggesting Glenroy's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Glenroy had a median income among taxpayers of $55,453. The average income stood at $69,484. This was above the national average and compared to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,446 (median) and $78,246 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked modestly in Glenroy at the 38th percentile. Family incomes were also modest at the 40th percentile. Personal incomes ranked similarly at the 41st percentile. The data showed that 34.3% of the population (1,251 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 29.9% occupied this bracket. Housing costs were manageable with 87.1% retained. However, disposable income sat below average at the 42nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Glenroy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glenroy's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 83.2% houses and 16.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy stood at 39.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Glenroy was $315, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $265. Nationally, Glenroy's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Glenroy features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 70.3% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

Glenroy shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 20.8%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (26.8%). Educational participation is high at 26.8%, with 8.8% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Schools are located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Glenroy has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that together facilitate 437 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 180 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 62 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Glenroy is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Glenroy faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is notably high at approximately 54% (about 1,985 people), compared to 50.9% across the rest of NSW.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.1% of residents) and mental health issues (9.1%). Conversely, 62.5% claim to be completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the 64.2% reported in the rest of NSW. Glenroy has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.5% (around 930 people), compared to 20.1% in the rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Glenroy ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenroy, surveyed in 2016, had a population where 87.8% were born in Australia, 92.1% were citizens, and 92.1% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 56.0%. This figure is slightly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 53.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (9.7%). Notably, Glenroy had a higher proportion of German ancestry at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 5.9%, and Dutch ancestry at 1.5% versus 1.3%. Scottish ancestry was equally represented in both areas at 8.2%.

Glenroy hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Glenroy's median age was 45 years in 2021, which is slightly higher than Rest of NSW's median age of 43 and considerably older than Australia's national norm of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Glenroy had a notably over-represented cohort of 65-74 year-olds at 13.6%, while those aged 5-14 were under-represented at 10.7%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 10.4% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 13.5% to 11.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Glenroy's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 163 people (39%) from 423 to 587. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 1% (4 people).