Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Glendalough WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glendalough, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glendalough WA is 2,628 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glendalough is $848 per week ($44,096 per year). Median rent in Glendalough is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Glendalough has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Glendalough has a population density of 3633.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glendalough is India. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glendalough is $1,300.

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Glendalough Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glendalough Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$848/wk

$44,096 per year

#2812 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 1 per bedroom

Glendalough Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,284) Female 51.2% (1,347)

Population Density

3633.3

people per km²

2,628 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,004

Family income/wk

Glendalough Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glendalough Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.0% 148 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.0% 241 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glendalough Country of Birth

Australia

64.6%

India

23.8%

England

5.8%

China

1.9%

Indonesia

1.1%

Brazil

1.0%

Bangladesh

0.4%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.4%

Croatia

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Glendalough Religion

No Religion

28.6%

Buddhism

24.4%

Hinduism

18.8%

Catholic

13.7%

Not stated

6.7%

Anglican

3.5%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Islam

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glendalough Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Glendalough Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.6%

Gujarati

21.1%

IAL Nepali

9.6%

Hindi

6.9%

IAL Punjabi

4.0%

Mandarin

4.0%

SAL Tot

3.5%

Serbian

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Glendalough Employment

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Employed full-time

40.2% 844 people

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Employed part-time

31.5% 663 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 64 people

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Not in labour force

25.3% 531 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Glendalough Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.3%

Postgraduate Degree

23.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Certificate III/IV

13.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Glendalough Occupation

Professionals

22.5%

Labourers

20.7%

Community & Personal Service

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Clerical & Administrative

6.7%

Managers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Glendalough Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.7%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Engineering

14.1%

Health

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Information Technology

5.1%

Education

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Architecture & Building

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Glendalough Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

63.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

18.8%

Separate house

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glendalough Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glendalough Marital Status

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Married

45.3% 1,027

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Separated

2.9% 66

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Divorced

10.2% 231

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Widowed

3.8% 86

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Never married

37.8% 857

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glendalough Ancestry

Other

37.3%

English

18.3%

Australian

12.1%

Indian

10.3%

Irish

5.7%

Chinese

4.1%

Scottish

4.0%

Italian

2.5%

German

2.1%

Filipino

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Serbian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glendalough School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.3%

Vocational Education

32.8%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Pre-school

5.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Primary — Catholic

1.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Glendalough Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 313

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 4,692

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Glendalough Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.0% 278

—

Not a volunteer

87.0% 1,862

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glendalough Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$300-$449/mo

4.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

8.4%

$800-$999/mo

7.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glendalough How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.3%

Train

9.3%

Did not go to work

8.5%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Bus

5.2%

Walked only

1.8%

Bicycle

1.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.8%

Other

1.2%

Truck

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Glendalough Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.3%

1 vehicle

54.9%

2 vehicles

27.2%

3 vehicles

3.6%

4+ vehicles

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Glendalough Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.7%

2 bedrooms

59.2%

3 bedrooms

25.0%

4 bedrooms

2.8%

5 bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Glendalough Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

65.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glendalough Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,969

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glendalough Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

229

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Glendalough Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glendalough Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.4%

Couple — no children

36.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

Couple — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glendalough Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 5

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

1.3% 28

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Never served

98.3% 2,115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glendalough Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.6% 162

—

Did not provide

92.4% 1,965

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glendalough Children Ever Born

No children

51.4%

1 child

21.6%

2 children

19.5%

3 children

6.0%

4 children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Glendalough When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

243

2011–2015

327

2016

129

2017

134

2018

188

2019

202

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Glendalough Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

22.7%

15–29 hours

7.2%

30+ hours

4.3%

Did not do domestic work

44.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Glendalough Household Size

1 person

37.7%

2 persons

30.4%

3 persons

16.5%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glendalough Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,030

Moved from WA

250

Moved — same area (SA2)

113

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Glendalough Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.6%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.2%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glendalough Schools

schools nearby

government

1105

avg ICSEA score

13,319

total students

Perth Modern School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,472 students

1230

ICSEA

Floreat Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 571 students

1173

ICSEA

Churchlands Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 481 students

1169

ICSEA

Chrysalis Montessori School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 123 students

1168

ICSEA

Wembley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 756 students

1166

ICSEA

Jolimont Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 421 students

1164

ICSEA

West Leederville Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 551 students

1146

ICSEA

Mount Hawthorn Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 936 students

1140

ICSEA

Bob Hawke College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,972 students

1129

ICSEA

St Denis School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 200 students

1123

ICSEA

Woodlands Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 359 students

1122

ICSEA

Bold Park Community School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 189 students

1117

ICSEA

St Dominic's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 138 students

1108

ICSEA

TSH (Teach, Speak, Hear) Independent

Combined · U · 265 students

1097

ICSEA

Aranmore Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 179 students

1084

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Glendalough Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Glendalough

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,282/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Glendalough vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glendalough

What is the population of Glendalough WA?

The population of Glendalough WA is 2,628 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3633.3 people per km².Glendalough is ranked #2,634 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glendalough?

The median personal income in Glendalough WA is $848 per week, or $44,096 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,004 per week.Glendalough is ranked #2,812 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glendalough?

Median rent in Glendalough WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glendalough ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glendalough?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glendalough WA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glendalough?

The median age in Glendalough WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glendalough a good suburb to live in?

Glendalough is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,628.The median income is $848/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50556. All dollar figures in AUD.