Glenorchy VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glenorchy, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glenorchy VIC is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenorchy is $508 per week ($26,416 per year). Median rent in Glenorchy is $150 per week ($650 per month). Glenorchy has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenorchy has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenorchy is $759.

There were 11 recorded offences in Glenorchy in 2025-25, a rate of 84 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Glenorchy Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Glenorchy Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$508/wk
$26,416 per year
#8123 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$759/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Glenorchy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.2% (79) Female 42.8% (59)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
131 people · 176.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,281
Family income/wk

Glenorchy Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glenorchy Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 30 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 18 dwellings

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

Glenorchy Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Glenorchy Religion

No Religion
36.8%
Catholic
22.1%
Uniting Church
11.8%
Anglican
9.6%
Not stated
8.8%
Eastern Orthodox
4.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%
Christian (other)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenorchy Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.1%

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

Glenorchy Employment

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Employed full-time
30.3% 30 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 21 people
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Not in labour force
48.5% 48 people

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

Glenorchy Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Glenorchy Occupation

Managers
48.6%
Professionals
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Labourers
8.6%

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

Glenorchy Field of Study

Engineering
31.0%
Agriculture & Environment
24.1%
Management & Commerce
17.2%
Creative Arts
17.2%
Education
10.3%

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

Glenorchy Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenorchy Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
17.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.4%
$4,000+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenorchy Marital Status

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Married
47.0% 55
↔️
Separated
3.4% 4
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Divorced
10.3% 12
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Widowed
5.1% 6
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Never married
34.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenorchy Ancestry

English
38.9%
Australian
18.0%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
10.8%
German
7.2%
Other
4.8%
Greek
3.6%
Dutch
2.4%
Italian
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenorchy School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
47.1%
Secondary — Government
35.3%
Primary — Government
17.6%

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

Glenorchy Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 7
No need for assistance
97.0% 230

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

Glenorchy Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.1% 30
Not a volunteer
70.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenorchy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
60.0%
$800-$999/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenorchy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.5%
Walked only
13.6%
Car (passenger)
9.1%
Did not go to work
6.8%

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

Glenorchy Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
23.5%

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

Glenorchy Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.2%
3 bedrooms
50.9%
4 bedrooms
30.9%

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

Glenorchy Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
24.3%
moved in the last 5 years
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenorchy Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
212
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenorchy Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Arthritis
14
Asthma
8
Stroke
5
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Glenorchy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$300-$399/wk
10.8%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenorchy Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.1%
Couple — children under 15
42.5%
Couple — no children under 15
6.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenorchy Military Service

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Previously served
4.0% 4
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Never served
96.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenorchy Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 25
Did not provide
75.0% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenorchy Children Ever Born

No children
54.8%
2 children
35.5%
3 children
9.7%

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

Glenorchy When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1971–1980
6
1991–2000
4

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

Glenorchy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
30.1%

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

Glenorchy Household Size

1 person
31.7%
2 persons
43.3%
3 persons
8.3%
4 persons
11.7%
5 persons
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenorchy Where Residents Moved From

Same address
104
Moved from VIC
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Glenorchy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenorchy Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Theft
8
Break & Enter
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Glenorchy Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,020/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Glenorchy

≈ $4,420/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $870/wk
Rent share 14.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Glenorchy vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenorchy

What is the population of Glenorchy VIC?

The population of Glenorchy VIC is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Glenorchy is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenorchy?

The median personal income in Glenorchy VIC is $508 per week, or $26,416 per year.The median household income is $1,020 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Glenorchy is ranked #8,123 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenorchy?

Median rent in Glenorchy VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenorchy ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenorchy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenorchy VIC is $759. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenorchy?

The median age in Glenorchy VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenorchy a good suburb to live in?

Glenorchy is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 131.The median income is $508/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21041. All dollar figures in AUD.