Glenroy - East

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

Glenroy - East's population is approximately 15,865 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,082 people, a rise of 7.3% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,783. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,735 in June 2024 and an additional 372 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,538 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenroy - East in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's 7.3% growth since census is within 1.4 percentage points of its SA3 area's 8.7%, indicating strong population growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving Glenroy - East's primary population growth.

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, adjusting using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Glenroy - East in the top 10 percent nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 6,646 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 41.1% over the 17 years.

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

Glenroy - East has seen approximately 121 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 605 homes. As of FY-26, 58 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents per year have arrived for each new home approved between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of these new properties is $272,000, which is below the regional average. This suggests more affordable housing options are available in Glenroy - East compared to Greater Melbourne, where there has been 18.0% more development per person over the past five years. Recent construction in Glenroy - East comprises 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% medium and high-density housing. This shift from the area's existing housing stock (currently 65.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 161 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenroy - East is forecasted to gain 6,516 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Glenroy - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, Broadmeadows Kangan Institute Redevelopment Stage 1, Future Homes Program Developments, and Assembly Broadmeadows. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Glenroy East has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 6.0%, with estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year (as of September 2025). There are 8,092 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 7.3%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 65.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Notably, 27.4% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Glenroy East specializes in administrative & support services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employ just 7.9% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force grew by 1.7%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenroy East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Glenroy - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,136 and an average of $61,881. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's median was $57,688 with an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $58,602 (median) and $66,986 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Glenroy - East's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 28th and 37th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 32.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to regional patterns. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Glenroy - East, with only 81.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile. The area'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

Glenroy East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 65.1% houses and 35.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy East was at 29.3%, similar to Melbourne metro's figure, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (32.7%) or rented (38.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenroy East was $1,885, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Glenroy East was recorded at $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 of 33.1%, based on residents aged 15+, exceeds 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 held by 27.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 16.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Glenroy - East has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 different routes that together facilitate 4,050 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 193 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Glenroy - East, primarily by car (76%), while 15% use the train. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home (27.4%), possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 578 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Glenroy - East is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Glenroy East faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~7,900 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (7.7%) and arthritis (7.2%). 72.1% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Glenroy East has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,354 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally 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 a high level of 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, comprising 39.2% of the population. Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 25.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.1%), Australian (13.9%), and English (13.6%). Notably, Lebanese (7.0%) and Italian (10.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Glenroy-East compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 5.2%, respectively. Maltese ethnicity is also slightly higher 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. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glenroy-East has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.7%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 has increased from 9.1% to 10.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 20.3% to 19.7%. 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 63%, adding 1,077 residents to reach a total of 2,789.