Glenroy (Albury - NSW)

Population growth drivers in Glenroy are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The Glenroy (Albury - NSW) statistical area (Lv2) had an estimated population of around 3,587 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,528. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,519 in June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 445 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% to recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch's projections for the Glenroy (Albury - NSW) (SA2), released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, forecast significant population growth outside capital cities. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 889 persons, reflecting an increase of 23.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Glenroy averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 82 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY-26 to date. This averages out to around 0.8 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of new homes in Glenroy is $432,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY-26, $3.0 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Glenroy shows approximately 64% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 71st percentile nationally in terms of areas assessed.

Recent construction comprises 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% 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 186 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenroy is forecasted to gain 852 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Glenroy has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Glenroy recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Glenroy has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,987 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 0.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is at 59.1%, slightly above 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 locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.1% and labour force increased by 1.7%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Glenroy. These projections indicate national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenroy's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

In Glenroy, median income among taxpayers was $55,453 with an average of $69,484 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. These figures are above national averages and compare to $52,390 and $65,215 in Rest of NSW respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $60,366 and average is $75,640 based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census ranks Glenroy incomes modestly, between the 38th and 41st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. In Glenroy, 34.3% (1,230 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring surrounding regions at 29.9%. Housing costs are manageable with 87.1% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 42nd percentile and SEIFA income ranking places Glenroy 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, consisted of 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared 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 $1,473 versus the Australian average of $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 account for 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 comprise the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households making up 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 - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 26.8%. Educational participation is high, with 26.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.8% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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 447 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 181 meters.

On average, there are 63 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. Approximately 54% (~1951 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.1% in the rest of NSW.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (10.1%) and mental health concerns (9.1%). Notably, 62.5% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 64.2% in the rest of NSW. Glenroy has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6% (918 people), versus 20.1% in the rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population's 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's population, as of 2016 Census data, was predominantly born in Australia (87.8%), with a citizenship rate of 92.1%. The majority spoke English only at home (92.1%). Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 56.0% of residents, compared to 53.9% regionally.

Glenroy's top ancestral groups were English (31.1%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (9.7%). Notable differences in ethnic group representation included German (Glenroy: 5.6%, regional: 5.9%), Dutch (Glenroy: 1.5%, regional: 1.3%), and Scottish (Glenroy: 8.2%, regional: 8.2%).

Glenroy hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Glenroy's median age is 45 years, which exceeds Rest of NSW's median age of 43 and is considerably older than Australia's national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Glenroy has a notably over-represented cohort of 65-74 year-olds (13.6% locally) and an under-represented cohort of 5-14 year-olds (10.7%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 10.4% to 11.5%, while the population aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.5% to 11.7%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Glenroy's age profile by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 174 people (42%) from 412 to 587, while the 55 to 64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 2% (10 people).