Glenroy, NSW 2640 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenroy is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2640, home to 3,528 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,528
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,557 /week
- Median personal income
- $763 /week
- Median family income
- $1,964 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Albury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $315 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Glenroy Public School
- Albury High School
- Kandeer School
- James Fallon High School
- Wewak Street School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 35 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 122 bus stops
- Ryan Rd At Tenbrink St
- Glen Park, Ryan Rd
- Tenbrink St At Daniel St
- Wilkinson St Before Tenbrink St
- Tenbrink St/Wilkinson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 16 cafés
- 52 restaurants
- 17 pubs and bars
- 100 parks and reserves
- 40 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 46 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.8% of the 1,700 resolvable premises in Glenroy. 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: 30.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,635 across postcode 2640 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,298 violent offences, 1,088 theft, 570 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenroy?
Glenroy (NSW 2640) had 3,528 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Albury local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenroy?
The median advertised rent in Glenroy is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenroy?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glenroy covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenroy Public School (0.9 km), Albury High School (1.5 km), Kandeer School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenroy?
Glenroy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenroy?
Across postcode 2640, 4,635 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,298), theft (1,088), property damage (570). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Glenroy?
122 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenroy centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 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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