Glenroy - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Glenroy - East's population is approximately 15,737 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 954 people, a 6.5% rise from the 2021 Census count of 14,783 individuals. The growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 15,735 in June 2024 and 338 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,517 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenroy - East in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 6.5% growth rate since the census is within 0.5 percentage points of its SA3 area's 7.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% of Glenroy - East's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Glenroy - East is projected to grow by 6,646 persons, reflecting a total increase of 42.2% over the 17-year period and placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas for growth.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Glenroy - East when compared nationally

Glenroy - East has seen approximately 121 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 605 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with six approvals so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, 0.3 new residents have arrived per new home annually, suggesting supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction cost of new homes was $384,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glenroy - East has seen somewhat elevated construction, with 18.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. Recent construction comprises 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 65.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Glenroy - East has around 161 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts suggest it will gain approximately 6,644 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, Broadmeadows Kangan Institute Redevelopment Stage 1, Broadmeadows Activity Centre Plan, and 4-6 Evans Court Residential Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Employment performance in Glenroy - East has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Glenroy - East's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%.

As of June 2025, 8,238 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.3% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation lagged at 57.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area had a notable concentration in administrative & support services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs were under-represented, at 7.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, while the labour force grew by 4.5%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 6.3%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.5% and a rise in unemployment rate to 5.1%. State-level data from Sep-25 showed Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 projected a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenroy - East's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Glenroy - East. The median income among taxpayers was $50,004 with an average of $58,936. Nationally, incomes were higher. Greater Melbourne had a median of $54,892 and an average of $73,761. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $55,059 and the average $64,894, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates Glenroy - East's incomes rank modestly, between the 29th and 37th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500-$2,999 earnings band captures 32.8% of individuals (5,161). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 35th percentile. Glenroy - East's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Glenroy - East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Glenroy - East, as evaluated at the Census, comprised 65.1% houses and 35.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 62.8% houses and 37.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy - East was 29.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.7% and rented at 38.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,885, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $381. Nationally, Glenroy - East's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 66.9% of all households, including 29.6% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.1%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the Greater Melbourne average.

Educational attainment in Glenroy - East aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 33.1% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 27.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 11.2% and certificates make up 16.2%.

Educational participation is high at 31.2%, including 8.7% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education. Glenroy East has a robust network of seven schools educating approximately 1,764 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 976) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and three K-12 schools. Note that where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Glenroy-East has 66 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 7 different routes, collectively handling 6,080 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 868 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 92 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenroy - East's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Glenroy - East residents have relatively positive health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among the general population. However, this is higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low in the area, with approximately 49% (around 7,726 people) having it, compared to Greater Melbourne's 52.5%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 7.7% and 7.2% of residents respectively. About 72.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.2%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors (aged 65 and over), with 14.4% (around 2,272 people) falling into this category. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Glenroy - East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenroy-East has high cultural diversity, with 44.6% of its population born overseas and 54.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenroy-East, representing 39.2%. Islam comprises 25.4%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 17.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.1%), Australian (13.9%), and English (13.6%). Notably, Lebanese representation is at 7.0%, Italian at 10.5%, and Maltese at 1.8%.

Glenroy - East hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Glenroy-East's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glenroy-East has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.2%). The concentration of residents aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 has increased from 9.1% to 9.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Glenroy-East, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group, which is expected to grow by 65%, adding 1,095 residents and reaching a total of 2,789.