Glebe at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.7k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Glebe.
The postcode for Glebe is 2037 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Glebe (2037) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Glebe has roughly 11,680 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glebe scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glebe's population at 11,680, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
11,680
Median age
38
Family households
49%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$495/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
11,680
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2,615
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glebe.
Local schools for Glebe
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Government School Catchment
Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Forest Lodge Public School
Glebe Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glebe.
- What is the Glebe postcode?
- Glebe is in the 2037 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Glebe?
- Glebe is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2037. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Glebe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $495, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Glebe?
- There are 20 schools serving Glebe on this page, including St James Catholic Primary School, Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus, Forest Lodge Public School.
- How walkable is Glebe?
- Glebe has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glebe?
- Glebe is close to Forest Lodge, The University Of Sydney, Ultimo, Broadway, Missenden Road.
- What is the population of Glebe?
- The population of Glebe is approximately 11,680 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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