Glenquarry, NSW 2576 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenquarry is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2576, home to 261 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 98 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 261
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,156 /week
- Median personal income
- $787 /week
- Median family income
- $2,833 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,500
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Glenquarry Public School
- Kangaloon Public School
- Bowral High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Tourist Rd Opp Glenquarry Public School
- Glenquary Public School
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 42.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.1% of the 105 resolvable premises in Glenquarry. 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: 97.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 350 across postcode 2576 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 105 violent offences, 82 theft, 59 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenquarry?
Glenquarry (NSW 2576) had 261 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenquarry?
The median advertised rent in Glenquarry is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenquarry?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Glenquarry covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenquarry Public School (0.8 km), Kangaloon Public School (5.9 km), Bowral High School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenquarry?
Glenquarry is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenquarry?
Across postcode 2576, 350 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (105), theft (82), other (59). 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 Glenquarry?
In Glenquarry, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (42.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenquarry?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenquarry 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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