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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Glenroy as of May 2026 is around 3,653. This reflects an increase of 125 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,528. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,624 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 100 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 453 persons per square kilometer. Glenroy's 3.5% growth since census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 utilises 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. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of locations outside capital cities, with Glenroy expected to expand by 867 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 22.9% over the 16 years.

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. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 82 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, on average, 0.3 people moved to Glenroy for each dwelling built, indicating that supply has been meeting or exceeding demand.

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

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 185 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenroy is forecasted to gain 838 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 20% nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Glenroy Aboriginal Affordable Housing Project, Hume Retirement Resort - Unit 193 (Lot 712) Dwelling & Garage, Bright Steps Academy Lavington, and Lavington Sports Ground Redevelopment.

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

Glenroy's workforce is skilled with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate, as of December 2025, was 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. This rate was 0.2% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Glenroy was 66.1%, exceeding Regional NSW's rate of 60.5%. Census responses indicated that 9.0% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Manufacturing stood out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented, with only 0.8% of Glenroy's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as shown by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 2.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 1.2%, labour force contract by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provided insight into potential future demand within Glenroy. These projections indicated that national employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates varied significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenroy's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

The suburb of Glenroy had a median income among taxpayers of $55,453 and an average income of $69,484 in the financial year 2023. These figures were slightly above national averages for Regional NSW, which stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. By March 2026, estimates based on a 10.32% growth rate from the Wage Price Index suggest median incomes would be approximately $61,176 and average incomes around $76,655 in Glenroy. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Glenroy, between the 38th and 41st percentiles. Income analysis showed that the majority of residents (34.3%, or 1,252 people) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, a proportion similar to the surrounding region at 29.9%. Housing costs were manageable with most income retained, but disposable income was below average at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Glenroy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Glenroy's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Regional NSW's 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy was 39.1%, similar to Regional NSW's 39.1%. Mortgaged dwellings were 34.5% and rented dwellings were 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Glenroy was $315, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Glenroy's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than 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 constitute 70.3 percent of all households, including 26.1 percent couples with children, 30.9 percent couples without children, and 11.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.7 percent, with lone person households at 26.0 percent and group households making up 3.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Regional NSW average.

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.

This includes 8.8% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 47 active transport stops in Glenroy, consisting of buses. These are served by 20 different routes, offering a total of 447 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 181 meters from the nearest stop. Glenroy is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward; cars remain the primary mode at 96%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 63 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Glenroy are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Glenroy's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population, around 1,987 people, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 10.1%) and mental health issues (9.1%). About 62.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Glenroy has 26.9%, around 982 people, aged 65 and over, higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 showed limited cultural diversity, with 87.8% born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 92.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 56.0%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 55.9%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (9.7%).

Notably, German ancestry was disproportionately high at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 3.1%, Dutch at 1.5% versus 1.0%, and Scottish at 8.2% against 8.0%.

Glenroy hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Glenroy's median age is 45 years, which is slightly higher than Regional NSW's median age of 43 and considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, Glenroy has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (14.0%) and a lower proportion of residents aged 5-14 (10.9%). Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 7.5% to 9.2%, while those aged 65-74 have increased from 12.8% to 14.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has declined from 13.5% to 11.3%. Demographic projections suggest that Glenroy's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow notably, increasing by 162 people (39%) from 412 to 575. In contrast, the 55-64 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 1% (6 people).