South Australia · Suburb Profile

Glenroy SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glenroy SA is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenroy is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Glenroy is $80 per week ($347 per month). Glenroy has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenroy has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenroy is $1,957.

There were 1 recorded offences in Glenroy in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Glenroy Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenroy Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$966/wk

$50,232 per year

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Median Rent

$80/wk

$347 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,957/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Glenroy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.8% (46) Female 43.2% (35)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

76 people · 143.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,143

Family income/wk

Glenroy 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

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glenroy Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 8 dwellings

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

Glenroy Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Glenroy Religion

No Religion

41.0%

Catholic

29.5%

Uniting Church

7.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.4%

Anglican

6.4%

Not stated

5.1%

Pentecostal

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenroy Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.5%

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

Glenroy Employment

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Employed full-time

61.4% 35 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 13 people

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Not in labour force

15.8% 9 people

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

Glenroy Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

57.1%

Certificate III/IV

32.1%

Certificate I/II

10.7%

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

Glenroy Occupation

Managers

46.2%

Labourers

26.9%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Professionals

11.5%

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

Glenroy Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

40.7%

Management & Commerce

29.6%

Health

14.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.8%

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

Glenroy Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenroy Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

21.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenroy Marital Status

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Married

55.7% 34

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Divorced

6.6% 4

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Never married

37.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenroy Ancestry

Australian

43.6%

English

24.5%

Scottish

12.8%

German

7.4%

Irish

6.4%

Italian

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenroy School & University Attendance

Pre-school

36.4%

Vocational Education

36.4%

Secondary — Catholic

27.3%

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

Glenroy Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 150

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

Glenroy Volunteering

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Volunteer

40.7% 24

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Not a volunteer

59.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenroy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenroy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.8%

Did not go to work

15.2%

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

Glenroy Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.9%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Glenroy Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

37.0%

5 bedrooms

18.5%

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

Glenroy Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

78.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenroy Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

151

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenroy Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Glenroy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,500+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenroy Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.6%

One parent — no children under 15

12.9%

Couple — no children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenroy Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.1% 3

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Did not provide

94.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenroy Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

50.0%

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

Glenroy When Migrants Arrived

2020

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

Glenroy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

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

Glenroy Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

25.0%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

21.4%

5 persons

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenroy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenroy Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Glenroy Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $80/wk

Rent-to-Income 4.3%

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

If you earn X in Glenroy

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $80/wk

Left after rent $1,795/wk

Rent share 4.3%

Glenroy vs State & National Average

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Pop: 38 Income: $824/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 38 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 38 Income: $687/wk Rent: $55/wk

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Pop: 38 Income: $982/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Pop: 38 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $113/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenroy

What is the population of Glenroy SA?

The population of Glenroy SA is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Glenroy?

The median personal income in Glenroy SA is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.

How much is rent in Glenroy?

Median rent in Glenroy SA is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 4.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenroy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenroy SA is $1,957. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenroy?

The median age in Glenroy SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenroy a good suburb to live in?

Glenroy is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 76.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.3% 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: 40510. All dollar figures in AUD.