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Glenorie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glenorie NSW is 3,792 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenorie is $882 per week ($45,864 per year). Median rent in Glenorie is $543 per week ($2,353 per month). Glenorie has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenorie has a population density of 47.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenorie is England. The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenorie is $3,000.

There were 22 recorded offences in Glenorie in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (8 offences).

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Glenorie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenorie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$882/wk

$45,864 per year

#2353 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$543/wk

$2,353 per month

#433 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glenorie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (1,916) Female 49.4% (1,872)

Population Density

47.7

people per km²

3,792 people · 79.4 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,644

Family income/wk

Glenorie 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)

Glenorie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.7% 444 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.3% 487 dwellings

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

Glenorie Country of Birth

Australia

91.6%

England

5.3%

China

0.9%

Egypt

0.4%

Hong Kong

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

Croatia

0.2%

France

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

India

0.2%

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

Glenorie Religion

Catholic

39.7%

No Religion

30.4%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

3.9%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Pentecostal

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenorie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Glenorie Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

43.7%

Italian

20.8%

Other

10.9%

Mandarin

7.7%

Korean

4.6%

Afrikaans

3.9%

Persian ED

2.8%

German

2.8%

Spanish

2.8%

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

Glenorie Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 1,029 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 665 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 51 people

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Not in labour force

36.2% 988 people

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

Glenorie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.4%

Bachelor Degree

31.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Glenorie Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Managers

23.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.4%

Community & Personal Service

5.4%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Labourers

4.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

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

Glenorie Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.9%

Engineering

14.1%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Health

8.6%

Education

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Information Technology

3.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

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

Glenorie Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenorie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenorie Marital Status

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Married

55.7% 1,693

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Separated

2.5% 76

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Divorced

7.2% 218

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Widowed

4.5% 137

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Never married

30.2% 917

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenorie Ancestry

English

28.4%

Australian

24.1%

Italian

8.9%

Irish

7.7%

Other

7.5%

Lebanese

7.4%

Scottish

7.2%

German

2.8%

Maltese

1.8%

Chinese

1.7%

Dutch

1.2%

Indian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenorie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.9%

Secondary — Catholic

14.2%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Pre-school

9.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

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

Glenorie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 345

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 7,011

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

Glenorie Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.9% 470

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 2,489

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenorie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.3%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenorie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.6%

Did not go to work

20.7%

Walked only

4.5%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Truck

2.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Train

0.4%

Bicycle

0.4%

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

Glenorie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

34.6%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

27.2%

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

Glenorie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

5.9%

3 bedrooms

21.6%

4 bedrooms

40.9%

5 bedrooms

20.0%

6+ bedrooms

9.4%

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

Glenorie Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenorie Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

7,386

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenorie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

236

Arthritis

111

Asthma

100

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Glenorie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenorie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.5%

Couple — no children under 15

23.9%

Couple — no children

22.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenorie Military Service

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Previously served

1.6% 47

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Never served

98.4% 2,909

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenorie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 423

—

Did not provide

85.6% 2,524

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenorie Children Ever Born

No children

31.6%

1 child

8.5%

2 children

28.5%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

8.5%

5+ children

1.8%

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

Glenorie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

133

1971–1980

103

1981–1990

127

1991–2000

123

2001–2010

140

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Glenorie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

14.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Glenorie Household Size

1 person

13.1%

2 persons

29.5%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

12.3%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenorie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,179

Moved from NSW

355

Moved — same area (SA2)

117

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Glenorie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.8%

Step family — no other children

5.9%

Blended family — no other children

1.8%

Intact family — other children present

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenorie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Glenorie Schools

schools nearby

government

1055

avg ICSEA score

283

total students

Glenorie Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 283 students

1055

ICSEA

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

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Glenorie Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,524/wk

Median Rent $543/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Glenorie

Your weekly income

≈ $10,937/month

Median rent $543/wk

Left after rent $1,981/wk

Rent share 21.5%

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Glenorie vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,900 Income: $1,550/wk Rent: $617/wk

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Pop: 1,900 Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mays Hill

Pop: 1,902 Income: $971/wk Rent: $435/wk

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Pop: 1,905 Income: $732/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Pop: 1,910 Income: $838/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Pop: 1,911 Income: $595/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenorie

What is the population of Glenorie NSW?

The population of Glenorie NSW is 3,792 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.7 people per km².Glenorie is ranked #2,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenorie?

The median personal income in Glenorie NSW is $882 per week, or $45,864 per year.The median household income is $2,524 per week.Family income is $2,644 per week.Glenorie is ranked #2,353 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenorie?

Median rent in Glenorie NSW is $543 per week ($2,353 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenorie ranks #433 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenorie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenorie NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenorie?

The median age in Glenorie NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenorie a good suburb to live in?

Glenorie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,792.The median income is $882/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 11677. All dollar figures in AUD.