Glenbrook, NSW 2773 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenbrook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2773, home to 5,078 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area and roughly 55 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,078
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,502 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,031 /week
- Median family income
- $3,039 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Lapstone Public School
- Glenbrook Public School
- Leonay Public School
- Blaxland High School
- Blaxland East Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 73 bus stops
- Explorers Rd At Avoca St
- Explorers Rd Opp Avoca St
- Lucasville Rd At May St
- Explorers Rd Opp Brook Rd
- Glenbrook Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 36 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 54.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.6% of the 2,051 resolvable premises in Glenbrook. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 56.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 43.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 199 across postcode 2773 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 51% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 86 theft, 30 violent offences, 21 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenbrook?
Glenbrook (NSW 2773) had 5,078 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenbrook?
The median advertised rent in Glenbrook is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenbrook?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glenbrook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lapstone Public School (0.6 km), Glenbrook Public School (0.9 km), Leonay Public School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenbrook?
Glenbrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenbrook?
Across postcode 2773, 199 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (86), violent (30), property damage (21). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Glenbrook?
In Glenbrook, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (54.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenbrook?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenbrook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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