Glenellen, NSW 2642 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenellen is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2642, home to 130 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Federation local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 452 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $2,166 /week
- Median personal income
- $919 /week
- Median family income
- $2,399 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Hume Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $413 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,642
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Jindera Public School
- Table Top Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- 128 Glenellen Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 95.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.9% of the 56 resolvable premises in Glenellen. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 92.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 222 across postcode 2642 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 26% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 67 violent offences, 52 theft, 33 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenellen?
Glenellen (NSW 2642) had 130 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Greater Hume Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenellen?
The median advertised rent in Glenellen is $413/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenellen?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Glenellen covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jindera Public School (5.6 km), Table Top Public School (10 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenellen?
Glenellen is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenellen?
Across postcode 2642, 222 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (67), theft (52), property damage (33). 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 Glenellen?
In Glenellen, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (95 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenellen?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenellen centroid. 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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