Glenorie, NSW: suburb profile

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 48 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenorie is England. The most common religion is Catholic (36.7% 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).

Population
3,792
Census 2021
Median income
$882/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$543/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Glenorie vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Glenorie is $882 a week, 15% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 660th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $543 a week, $158 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGlenorieTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$882/wk$765/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$2,524/wk$1,704/wk +48%$1,637/wk
Rent$543/wk$385/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,000/mo$1,965/mo +53%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.5%22.6% −1.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Glenorie, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Glenorie Population

3,792 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glenorie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$882/wk
$45,864 per year
Ranked 2,353 of 14,663
Median Rent
$543/wk
$2,353 per month
Ranked 433 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Glenorie Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Glenorie against your income

About $10,937 a month
Median rent $543/wk
Left after rent $1,981/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Glenorie Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1055
avg ICSEA score
283
total students
Glenorie Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
1055
ICSEA

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

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Glenorie Map

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People in Glenorie

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

48
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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.1%
Lebanon
2.5%
Italy
2.3%
New Zealand
1.2%
South Africa
1.1%
China
0.9%
South Korea
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
6.5%
Italian
3.0%
Mandarin
1.3%
Korean
0.8%
Spanish
0.6%
German
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
36.0%
Australian
30.6%
Italian
11.3%
Irish
9.8%
Lebanese
9.4%
Scottish
9.1%
German
3.6%
Maltese
2.3%
Chinese
2.1%
Dutch
1.6%
Indian
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
36.7%
No religion
28.1%
Anglican
14.6%
Not stated
3.6%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Pentecostal
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.7% 1,693
Separated
2.5% 76
Divorced
7.2% 218
Widowed
4.5% 137
Never married
30.2% 917

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Glenorie

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,130 occupied private dwellings in Glenorie at the 2021 Census, 14.9% were rented, 39.3% owned outright and 43.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
39.3% 444 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.1% 487 dwellings
Rented
14.9% 168 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Glenorie

Employment

Employed full-time
37.7% 1,029 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 665 people
Unemployed
1.9% 51 people
Not in labour force
36.2% 988 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.4%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
236
Arthritis
111
Asthma
100
Heart disease
93
Diabetes
89
Cancer
56
Lung condition
46
Stroke
27
Kidney disease
26
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 423
Did not provide
85.6% 2,524

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 470
Not a volunteer
84.1% 2,489

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.6% 47
Never served
98.4% 2,909

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
16
1951: 1960
70
1961: 1970
133
1971: 1980
103
1981: 1990
127
1991: 2000
123
2001: 2010
140
2011: 2015
43
2016
11
2017
6
2018
12
2019
3
2020
6

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,179
Moved from NSW
355
Moved: same area (SA2)
117
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from QLD
4

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

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

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

22 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
8
Assault
5
Theft
4
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Glenorie

The closest suburb to Glenorie is Maraylya, 7.0 km away.

Maraylya
7.0 km away · income $970/wk · rent $500/wk
Cattai
7.1 km away · income $969/wk · rent $560/wk
Kenthurst
7.6 km away · income $942/wk · rent $550/wk
Middle Dural
7.8 km away · income $990/wk · rent $650/wk
Arcadia (NSW)
8.7 km away · income $920/wk · rent $485/wk
Gables
9.8 km away · income $1,345/wk · rent $600/wk

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 48 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 typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 11677. All dollar figures in AUD.