Glenroy, VIC 3046 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenroy is a northern Melbourne suburb ~14km from the CBD, served by Glenroy station on the Craigieburn line and local bus services. It has a diverse population of families and young professionals from multicultural backgrounds including Italian, Indian, Nepalese and Middle Eastern origins. Housing is predominantly separate houses and townhouses with median house prices around $850,000 and weekly rents at $550.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,792
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,655 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,939 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Moreland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wills
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,927
- Median house price
- $850,000
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Glenroy Secondary College
- Glenroy Central Primary School
- Penola Catholic College
Transport
- Craigieburn Line — Glenroy Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural established suburb with significant migrant communities from Italy, India, Nepal and the Middle East. Family-oriented with couple families predominant; local hubs include Coles Glenroy and Glenroy station.
- 7 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 42 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 12.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 57.0% of the 12,453 resolvable premises in Glenroy. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 57.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,017 across postcode 3046 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,737 property offences, 533 violent offences, 161 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenroy?
Glenroy (VIC 3046) had 23,792 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Moreland local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenroy?
The median advertised rent in Glenroy is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenroy?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Glenroy. Nearest include: Glenroy Secondary College, Glenroy Central Primary School, Penola Catholic College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenroy?
Glenroy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (57% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenroy?
Across postcode 3046, 3,017 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,737), violent (533), drug offences (161). 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 Glenroy?
In Glenroy, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (12.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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