Forbes Shire Council
Glenelg
Glenelg at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Glenelg.
Glenelg (2810) sits in the Forbes region of NSW.
Glenelg has roughly 44 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glenelg scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenelg's population at 44, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (119% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
44
Median age
44
Family households
75%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
119%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenelg.
Local schools for Glenelg
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Grenfell Public School
The Henry Lawson High School
Gooloogong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Glenelg.
- What is the Glenelg postcode?
- Glenelg is in the 2810 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glenelg?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Glenelg?
- There are 8 schools serving Glenelg on this page, including Grenfell Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, The Henry Lawson High School.
- How walkable is Glenelg?
- Glenelg has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glenelg?
- Glenelg is close to Piney Range, Ooma, Pinnacle, Grenfell, Mulyandry.
- What is the population of Glenelg?
- Glenelg has approximately 44 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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