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 was around 15,735 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 952 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,783. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,735 as of June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 337 since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,517 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenroy - East in the upper quartile nationally. The area's growth rate of 6.4% since the census is within 0.6 percentage points of its SA3 area (7.0%), indicating strong fundamentals for population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% to overall population gains recently.

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, they utilise 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. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Glenroy - East in the top 10 percent nationally, with an expected increase of 6,646 persons by 2041 based on current numbers, reflecting a total increase of 42.2% over 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, 36 approvals have been recorded. On average, about 0.3 new residents per year arrived for each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply has met or exceeded demand.

The average construction cost of new properties was $272,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glenroy - East had 18.0% more development per person over the five-year period, preserving reasonable buyer choices while sustaining existing property demand. Recent construction comprised 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's current 65.0% houses. This denser development provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Glenroy - East has approximately 161 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts suggest that the area will gain 6,646 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 42 such projects that could impact this area. Notable among these are Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, Broadmeadows Kangan Institute Redevelopment Stage 1, Broadmeadows Activity Centre Plan, and the residential development at 4-6 Evans Court. The following list details those projects likely to be 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. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 5.9%, with estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year.

As of that date, 8,238 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Glenroy East was 57.5%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employed only 7.9% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, labour force grew by 4.5%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a five-year expansion of 6.6% and a ten-year expansion of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Glenroy East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for Glenroy - East in financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $50,004, with an average of $58,936. Nationally, these figures are lower than the average. In Greater Melbourne, the median is $54,892 and the average is $73,761. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,084 (median) and $66,103 (average), accounting for a 12.16% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 income data ranks Glenroy - East modestly across household, family, and personal incomes, between the 29th and 37th percentiles. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 32.8% of the community (5,161 individuals), similar to regional levels. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.5% of income remaining, 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, consisted of 65.1% houses and 35.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 62.8% houses and 37.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy East was at 29.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.7% and rented ones at 38.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,885, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Glenroy East was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $381. Nationally, Glenroy East's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,885 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $369 compared to 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% that are couples with children, 23.2% that are couples without children, and 12.0% that are 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% of the total. 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

In Glenroy East, the educational qualification rate surpasses regional averages at 33.1% of residents aged 15+, compared to the SA4 region average of 27.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (16.2%), are held by 27.4% of residents aged 15+.

Educational participation is high at 31.2%, with 8.7% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education. Glenroy East has a network of seven schools educating approximately 1,764 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 976) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area's schools include three primary, one secondary, and three K-12 institutions.

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

Analysis shows 66 active transport stops operating within Glenroy - East. These include a mix of train and bus services. Seven routes serve these stops, collectively providing 6,080 weekly passenger trips.

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 a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than national averages in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~7,725 people) has private health cover, lower than Greater Melbourne's 52.5% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 7.7% and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 72.1% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.2%.

The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,272 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring 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 notable 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, accounting for 39.2% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, comprising 25.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 17.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other' at 26.1% (higher than the regional average of 20.8%), Australian at 13.9%, and English at 13.6%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Lebanese is overrepresented at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 4.2%, Italian is slightly underrepresented at 10.5% (compared to 12.9%), and Maltese is similarly represented 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 average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glenroy-East has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (20.2%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of Glenroy-East's population aged 55 to 64 has increased from 9.1% to 9.9%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecasted for Glenroy-East. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 65%, adding 1,095 residents and reaching a total of 2,789 residents.