Glenroy - West

Glenroy - West 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 - West's population is around 9,944 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,087 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,857 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,575 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,810 persons per square kilometer. Glenroy - West's growth rate of 12.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (8.3%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 85.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Glenroy - West in the top 10 percent of national areas, with an expected expansion of 4,907 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 45.6% over the 17 years.

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

Glenroy-West has recorded approximately 58 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 291 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.7 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling constructed over these five years. However, this has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting rising demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value of development projects is $251,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. This year, there have been $64,000 in commercial approvals registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Glenroy-West maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Melbourne, keeping market balance consistent with the broader area. New developments consist of 24% detached houses and 76% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing patterns of 47% houses. This location has approximately 164 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

By 2041, Glenroy-West is projected to grow by 4,538 residents. If current development rates continue, there may be a struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Glenroy - West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include the Glenroy Structure Plan, 71 May Street Townhouses, 60 Daley Street Townhouses, and Glenroy College Modernisation. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Glenroy - West demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Glenroy-West has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment grew by an estimated 1.8%.

As of that date, 5,823 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 1.6% and workforce participation at 74.1%. Notably, 28.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services. The area shows strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level, but retail trade has lower representation at 7.6% compared to the regional average of 9.8%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, while labour force grew by the same percentage, keeping unemployment relatively stable at around 3.0%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenroy-West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by similar rates over the same periods, assuming constant population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Glenroy - West SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $65,457 and an average of $74,820 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is above national averages, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glenroy - West would be approximately $70,857 (median) and $80,993 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Glenroy - West cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 34.7% of locals (3,450 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This pattern is similar to the broader area where 32.8% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income in Glenroy - West, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Glenroy - West, as per the latest Census, consisted of 47.4% houses and 52.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy - West was at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.6% and rented ones at 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,980, below Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rent was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Glenroy - West's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 69.3% of all households, including 29.3% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.7%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 5.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the Greater Melbourne average.

The educational profile of Glenroy - West exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Glenroy-West significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 40.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 27.7% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 15.3%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.0% in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Glenroy - West has 25 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 2,006 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 230 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 66% of residents, while 24% use trains. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 286 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 80 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Glenroy - West is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Glenroy - West faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions, with this trend more pronounced among older age cohorts. Approximately 56% (~5,578 people) of the total population have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Glenroy - West, affecting 7.5 and 6.2% of residents respectively. However, 74.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 72.6% reported across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence but health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally compared to the broader population. The area has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,208 people), which is lower than the 14.9% reported in Greater Melbourne.

Glenroy - West 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-West scores highly in cultural diversity, with 48.0% of its population born overseas and 50.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 38.1% of people in Glenroy-West. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented at 17.0%, substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (28.1%), Australian (14.4%), and English (14.2%). Notably, Polish (1.3%) Maltese (1.7%) and Italian (7.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 1.1% and 5.2% respectively.

Glenroy - West's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Glenroy-West has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glenroy-West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (25.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 15.5% to 17.1%, while the percentage of those aged 85 and above has declined from 3.6% to 2.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Glenroy-West, with the strongest projected growth occurring among residents aged 45-54, expected to grow by 73%, adding 747 residents to reach a total of 1,773.