Glenorie, NSW 2157 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenorie is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2157, home to 3,792 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 36 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,792
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,524 /week
- Median personal income
- $882 /week
- Median family income
- $2,644 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $543 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Glenorie Public School
- Hillside Public School
- Arcadia Public School
- Middle Dural Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Old Northern Rd Before Post Office Rd
- Cairnes Rd At Old Northern Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Old Northern Rd Opp Post Office Rd
- Old Northern Rd At Post Office Rd
- Parkview Av At Casuarina Av (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 6 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), 35.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.0% of the 1,339 resolvable premises in Glenorie. 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: 44.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 32.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 94 across postcode 2157 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 19 theft, 16 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenorie?
Glenorie (NSW 2157) had 3,792 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenorie?
The median advertised rent in Glenorie is $543/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenorie?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Glenorie covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenorie Public School (0.4 km), Hillside Public School (3.2 km), Arcadia Public School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenorie?
Glenorie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenorie?
Across postcode 2157, 94 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (32), theft (19), property damage (16). 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 Glenorie?
In Glenorie, 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 (35.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenorie?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenorie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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