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Glenellen NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glenellen, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glenellen NSW is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenellen is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Glenellen is $413 per week ($1,790 per month). Glenellen has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenellen has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenellen is $1,642.

There were 1 recorded offences in Glenellen in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Glenellen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenellen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$919/wk

$47,788 per year

#1918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$413/wk

$1,790 per month

#1698 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,642/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Glenellen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (57) Female 54.4% (68)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

130 people · 36.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,399

Family income/wk

Glenellen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glenellen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.7% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.3% 12 dwellings

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

Glenellen Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Glenellen Religion

No Religion

25.4%

Catholic

24.6%

Lutheran

15.3%

Anglican

13.6%

Not stated

9.3%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenellen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Glenellen Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Glenellen Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 33 people

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Employed part-time

37.1% 33 people

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Not in labour force

25.8% 23 people

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

Glenellen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.1%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

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

Glenellen Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

22.4%

Managers

20.4%

Professionals

20.4%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Labourers

6.1%

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

Glenellen Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.4%

Agriculture & Environment

19.6%

Health

19.6%

Engineering

11.8%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Society & Culture

5.9%

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

Glenellen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenellen Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenellen Marital Status

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Married

58.4% 66

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Separated

5.3% 6

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Divorced

7.1% 8

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

23.9% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenellen Ancestry

Australian

33.8%

English

27.8%

German

14.6%

Irish

11.3%

Scottish

7.3%

Other

3.3%

Welsh

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenellen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Vocational Education

28.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

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

Glenellen Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 8

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No need for assistance

96.4% 213

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

Glenellen Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.7% 33

—

Not a volunteer

66.3% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenellen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

41.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenellen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.1%

Did not go to work

8.9%

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

Glenellen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.9%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

23.9%

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

Glenellen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.5%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

42.1%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Glenellen Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

23.3%

moved in the last 5 years

70.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenellen Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

231

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenellen Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Mental health

Diabetes

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

Glenellen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenellen Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

27.0%

Couple — children under 15

22.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenellen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.4% 19

—

Did not provide

79.6% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenellen Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

2 children

45.8%

3 children

25.0%

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

Glenellen When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Glenellen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

20.0%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

14.3%

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

Glenellen Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

57.9%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenellen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Glenellen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenellen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Glenellen Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,166/wk

Median Rent $413/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Glenellen

Your weekly income

≈ $9,386/month

Median rent $413/wk

Left after rent $1,753/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Glenellen vs State & National Average

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Pop: 65 Income: $833/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $474/wk Rent: $125/wk

Dandry

Pop: 65 Income: $420/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $762/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $662/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $820/wk Rent: $1/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenellen

What is the population of Glenellen NSW?

The population of Glenellen NSW is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Glenellen is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenellen?

The median personal income in Glenellen NSW is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,399 per week.Glenellen is ranked #1,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenellen?

Median rent in Glenellen NSW is $413 per week ($1,790 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenellen ranks #1,698 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenellen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenellen NSW is $1,642. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenellen?

The median age in Glenellen NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenellen a good suburb to live in?

Glenellen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 130.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 11667. All dollar figures in AUD.