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Glenquarry NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glenquarry NSW is 261 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenquarry is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Glenquarry is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Glenquarry has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenquarry has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenquarry is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenquarry is $3,500.

There were 8 recorded offences in Glenquarry in 2024-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Glenquarry Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenquarry Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

#3801 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,500/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glenquarry Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (117) Female 54.3% (139)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

261 people · 45.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,833

Family income/wk

Glenquarry 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)

Glenquarry Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 18 dwellings

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

Glenquarry Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Glenquarry Religion

No Religion

33.6%

Anglican

30.1%

Catholic

12.5%

Christian (other)

8.6%

Not stated

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.1%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenquarry Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Glenquarry Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

100.0%

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

Glenquarry Employment

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Employed full-time

37.9% 75 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 52 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

34.3% 68 people

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

Glenquarry Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.7%

Certificate III/IV

26.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Postgraduate Degree

13.1%

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

Glenquarry Occupation

Managers

33.0%

Professionals

24.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Sales Workers

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

6.4%

Labourers

3.2%

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

Glenquarry Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.4%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Health

13.6%

Engineering

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Creative Arts

6.8%

Education

5.7%

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

Glenquarry Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenquarry Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenquarry Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 119

↔️

Separated

1.9% 4

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Divorced

8.9% 19

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Widowed

2.8% 6

👤

Never married

30.5% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenquarry Ancestry

English

30.9%

Australian

28.3%

Irish

13.1%

Scottish

10.5%

Italian

6.4%

Other

5.5%

German

2.3%

South African

1.2%

French

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenquarry School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

60.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

26.1%

Secondary — Government

6.5%

Vocational Education

6.5%

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

Glenquarry Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 20

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 476

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

Glenquarry Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.8% 56

—

Not a volunteer

73.2% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenquarry Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenquarry How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.8%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Walked only

6.4%

Other

3.2%

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

Glenquarry Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.7%

2 vehicles

39.2%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

25.3%

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

Glenquarry Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

5.3%

3 bedrooms

26.7%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

5 bedrooms

16.0%

6+ bedrooms

8.0%

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

Glenquarry Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenquarry Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

501

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenquarry Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Glenquarry Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,500+/wk

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenquarry Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children

20.2%

One parent — children under 15

14.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenquarry Military Service

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Previously served

1.4% 3

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Never served

98.6% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenquarry Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 31

—

Did not provide

85.2% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenquarry Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

3.0%

2 children

33.7%

3 children

33.7%

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

Glenquarry When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Glenquarry Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

25.4%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Glenquarry Household Size

1 person

14.5%

2 persons

33.7%

3 persons

21.7%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

10.8%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenquarry Where Residents Moved From

Same address

225

Moved from NSW

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

Glenquarry Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenquarry Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 8 total

Property Damage

Theft

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Glenquarry Schools

schools nearby

government

1045

avg ICSEA score

total students

Glenquarry Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 23 students

1045

ICSEA

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

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Glenquarry Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,156/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Glenquarry

Your weekly income

≈ $9,343/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,786/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Glenquarry vs State & National Average

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Pop: 131 Income: $888/wk

Castle Rock

Pop: 131 Income: $941/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 131 Income: $843/wk Rent: $385/wk

Farrants Hill

Pop: 131 Income: $575/wk Rent: $350/wk

Fernbrook

Pop: 131 Income: $599/wk Rent: $330/wk

McDougalls Hill

Pop: 131 Income: $816/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenquarry

What is the population of Glenquarry NSW?

The population of Glenquarry NSW is 261 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Glenquarry is ranked #6,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenquarry?

The median personal income in Glenquarry NSW is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $2,156 per week.Family income is $2,833 per week.Glenquarry is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenquarry?

Median rent in Glenquarry NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenquarry ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenquarry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenquarry NSW is $3,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenquarry?

The median age in Glenquarry NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenquarry a good suburb to live in?

Glenquarry is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 261.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 11678. All dollar figures in AUD.