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 approximately 9,970 as of February 2026. From the 2021 Census to this period, there has been an increase of 1,113 people (12.6%), with a population of 8,857 recorded in the census. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,575 as of June 2024 and an additional 127 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 3,819 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenroy - West in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Its growth rate exceeded both the SA3 area's 8.7% and the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.6% of 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, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Glenroy - West in the top 10% nationally, with an expected expansion of 4,907 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 45.3% 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, and an additional 16 have been approved in FY26 so far. On average, over these five years, each dwelling constructed accommodated about 1.7 new residents per year. However, this figure has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply.

The construction value of development projects averages $251,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, approximately $64,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting minimal commercial development activity. Glenroy - West maintains similar construction rates per person relative to Greater Melbourne, indicating a balanced market consistent with the broader area. The new development consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 47.0% houses. This change may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

The location has approximately 164 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Glenroy - West is expected to grow by 4,512 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include the Glenroy Structure Plan, 71 May Street Townhouses, 60 Daley Street Townhouses, and Glenroy College Modernisation. The following list details those most 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 an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.8%.

As of September 2025, 5,823 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's (73.9% vs 71.0%). According to Census responses, 28.0% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance and accommodation & food services.

The area specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level but has lower retail trade representation at 7.6%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% while labour force grew by 1.8%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenroy-West's industry mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

The Glenroy-West SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $65,457 and an average income of $74,820 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average), as reported for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $70,857 (median) and $80,993 (average) by September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, Glenroy-West's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 58th percentile nationally. The distribution shows that 34.7% of locals (3,459 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader area where 32.8% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

In Glenroy - West, as recorded in the latest Census, 47.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 52.6% being semi-detached, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenroy - West stood at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.6% and rented ones at 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,980, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Glenroy - West was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Glenroy - West's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $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 account for 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, which aligns with 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 is notably high, with 40.8% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This figure surpasses both the SA4 region's 27.7% and Australia's average of 30.4%. University graduates make up 24.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (15.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as per the latest figures, including 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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 2006 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 230 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport 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 proportion of residents, at 28%, work from home; this may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 286 trips per day, 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 substantial health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately 56% (~5,593 people) of Glenroy - West residents have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, 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 Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence but health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally compared to the broader population. Glenroy - West has 12.5% (1,250 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%.

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 has a high cultural diversity, with 48.0% of its population born overseas and 50.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Glenroy-West, comprising 38.1% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented, making up 17.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (28.1%), Australian (14.4%), and English (14.2%). The latter is lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Some ethnic groups have notable representation: Polish at 1.3% (regional average 0.8%), Maltese at 1.7% (1.1%), and Italian at 7.1% (5.2%).

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 percentage of residents aged 25-34 (24.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population of Glenroy-West has seen an increase in the 35 to 44 age group from 15.5% to 17.4%, while the 85+ cohort has declined from 3.6% to 2.4%. The 0-4 age group has also decreased, from 7.2% to 6.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Glenroy-West, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 31%, adding 760 residents and reaching a total of 3,225.