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 15,735 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 952 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,783. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: Glenroy - East's population was 15,735 in June 2024, with 337 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is 2,517 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Between the Census and November 2025, Glenroy - East's growth rate was 6.4%, close to the SA3 area's 7.0% growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% of recent population gains.

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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate exceptional growth in Glenroy - East, with an expected increase of 6,646 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 42.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Glenroy - East has seen approximately 121 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 605 homes. As of FY-26, 48 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents arrive per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of these homes is $272,000, which is below the regional average. This suggests more affordable housing options are being created in Glenroy - East compared to Greater Melbourne, where development is 18.0% higher per person over the same period. Recent construction comprises 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 65.0% houses. This trend could indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and reflect changing lifestyles. Glenroy - East has approximately 161 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Population forecasts estimate that Glenroy - East will gain 6,646 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 42 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, Broadmeadows Kangan Institute Redevelopment Stage 1, Broadmeadows Activity Centre Plan, and Future Homes Program Developments. The following list details those most likely to be 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, 8,092 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 7.3%. This rate is higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%, and workforce participation is lower at 57.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in administrative & support services, with employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 7.9% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force by 1.7%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Greater Melbourne recorded higher employment growth of 3.0% during the same period. Statewide, Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year to November 25, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.14%, and the unemployment rate was 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenroy East's employment mix indicates local employment should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 indicates that Glenroy - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,004 and an average of $58,936. These figures are lower than the national averages. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's median income was $54,892 with an average of $73,761. As of September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16%, estimated current incomes would be approximately $56,084 (median) and $66,103 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Glenroy - East's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 28th and 37th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 32.8% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels. 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, consisted of 65.1% houses and 35.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares 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 dwellings at 38.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,885, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent 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 constitute 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 aligns with 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%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 27.7%. Bachelor degrees are 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, 6.9% in tertiary, and 6.4% in secondary education.

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 facilitating 6,080 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 193 meters to the nearest stop.

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

Glenroy - East's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Glenroy's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Approximately 49% of Glenroy's total population (~7,725 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 52.5% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in Glenroy are mental health issues (7.7%) and arthritis (7.2%). 72.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.2%. Glenroy has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,272 people). 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 scores highly in cultural diversity, with 44.6% of its population born overseas and 54.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 39.2% of people in Glenroy-East, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 17.6%. Islam is notably overrepresented at 25.4%, substantially higher than the regional average.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.1%), Australian (13.9%), and English (13.6%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Lebanese at 7.0% compared to the region's 4.2%, Italian at 10.5% versus 12.9%, 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 average of 38 years. 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, demographic forecasts suggest substantial changes in Glenroy-East's population structure, with the strongest growth projected for the 45-54 age group, which is expected to grow by 65%, adding 1,095 residents and reaching a total of 2,789.