Glendale, NSW 2285 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glendale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2285, home to 3,260 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 112 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,260
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,514 /week
- Median personal income
- $736 /week
- Median family income
- $2,016 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Glendale East Public School
- Glendale Technology High School
- Cardiff North Public School
- Cardiff Public School
- Argenton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 97 bus stops
- Glendale Dr After Scar Tree Way
- Glendale Dr Opp Scar Tree Way
- Main Rd After Glendale Dr
- Main Rd Before Glendale Dr
- Cardiff Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 16 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 23.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.3% of the 1,642 resolvable premises in Glendale. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,930 across postcode 2285 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 544 theft, 474 violent offences, 263 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glendale?
Glendale (NSW 2285) had 3,260 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Glendale?
The median advertised rent in Glendale is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glendale?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glendale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glendale East Public School (0.7 km), Glendale Technology High School (1.1 km), Cardiff North Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glendale?
Glendale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glendale?
Across postcode 2285, 1,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (544), violent (474), vehicle theft (263). 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 Glendale?
In Glendale, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (23.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glendale?
99 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glendale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus 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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