Glenugie, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Glenugie NSW is 1,298 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenugie is $496 per week ($25,792 per year). Median rent in Glenugie is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Glenugie has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Glenugie has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenugie is New Zealand. The most common religion is Not stated (85.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenugie is $1,300.

There were 9 recorded offences in Glenugie in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (4 offences).

Population
1,298
Census 2021
Median income
$496/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

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

Glenugie vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Glenugie is $496 a week, 35% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,034th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years 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.
MeasureGlenugieTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$496/wk$765/wk −35%$766/wk
Household income$1,166/wk$1,704/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,965/mo −34%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.0%22.6% +7.4 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 Glenugie, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Glenugie Population

1,298 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glenugie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$496/wk
$25,792 per year
Ranked 8,219 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Glenugie Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,166/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 30.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Glenugie against your income

About $5,053 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $816/wk
Rent share 30.0%

Glenugie Map

Glenugie, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Glenugie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 80.9% (1,054) Female 19.1% (249)

Population Density

12
people per km²
1,298 people · 106.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,292
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
80-84
85+
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
3.0%
China
1.2%
Vietnam
0.9%
England
0.8%
Turkey
0.7%
Canada
0.6%
Iran
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
8.2%
English
5.9%
Scottish
2.3%
Irish
1.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%
Italian
0.7%
German
0.5%
Filipino
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%

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

Not stated
85.9%
No religion
6.9%
Anglican
3.1%
Catholic
2.7%
Christian (other)
0.4%
Lattr day Snts
0.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

29.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
32.9% 415
Separated
2.7% 34
Divorced
4.7% 59
Widowed
0.8% 10
Never married
58.9% 742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
43.3%
Couple: children under 15
30.6%
Couple: no children under 15
10.2%
One parent: children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
38.3%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
4.9%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Glenugie

Housing Tenure

Of the 80 occupied private dwellings in Glenugie at the 2021 Census, 13.8% were rented, 46.3% owned outright and 38.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.0% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
46.3% 37 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.8% 31 dwellings
Rented
13.8% 11 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
13.9%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
31.9%
5 bedrooms
8.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
46.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.5%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
7.2%

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

Work, income and education in Glenugie

Employment

Employed full-time
4.0% 49 people
Employed part-time
3.0% 37 people
Unemployed
1.4% 17 people
Not in labour force
91.7% 1,135 people

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

Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
26.7%
Professionals
23.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Managers
11.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.7%
Labourers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$4,000+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
11.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
90.1%
Did not go to work
9.9%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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
56.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Bachelor Degree
14.6%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
3.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.2%
Engineering
16.9%
Health
15.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.2%
Society & Culture
8.5%
Education
6.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Architecture & Building
5.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
40.0%
Primary: Government
30.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
15.0%
Vocational Education
15.0%

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
13.6%
Has need for assistance
0.8%
Need for assistance not stated
86.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
26
Arthritis
20
Cancer
15
Asthma
11
Diabetes
10
Lung condition
8
Kidney disease
7
Heart disease
6
Stroke
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 15
Did not provide
90.6% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.8% 30
Not a volunteer
81.3% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.7% 6
Never served
96.3% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
9.5%
2 children
38.1%
3 children
16.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1971: 1980
5
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
6

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

Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
13.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
8.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
161
Moved from NSW
20

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5: 14 hours
41.0%
15: 29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Glenugie Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Weapons
4
Theft
2
Assault
1
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Glenugie

The closest suburb to Glenugie is South Grafton, 13.7 km away.

South Grafton
13.7 km away · income $526/wk · rent $280/wk
Coutts Crossing
14.9 km away · income $536/wk · rent $300/wk
Grafton
18.4 km away · income $641/wk · rent $300/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenugie

What is the population of Glenugie NSW?

The population of Glenugie NSW is 1,298 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km². Glenugie is ranked #3,600 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenugie?

The median personal income in Glenugie NSW is $496 per week, or $25,792 per year. The median household income is $1,166 per week. Family income is $1,292 per week. Glenugie is ranked #8,219 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenugie?

Median rent in Glenugie NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Glenugie ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenugie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenugie NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenugie?

The median age in Glenugie NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenugie a good suburb to live in?

Glenugie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,298. The median income is $496/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 11685. All dollar figures in AUD.