Glengala at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
44.4k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Glengala.
The postcode for Glengala is 3020 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Glengala (3020) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria.
Glengala has roughly 44,372 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glengala scores 14/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glengala's population at 44,372, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
44,372
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44,372
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glengala.
Local schools for Glengala
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Government School Catchment
Sunshine College
Sunshine Heights Primary School
Ardeer South Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glengala.
- What is the Glengala postcode?
- Glengala is in the 3020 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Glengala?
- Glengala is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3020. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Glengala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Glengala?
- There are 20 schools serving Glengala on this page, including St Paul's School, Marian College, Sunshine College.
- How walkable is Glengala?
- Glengala has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glengala?
- Glengala is close to Sunshine West, Deer Park East, Ardeer, Albion, Sunshine.
- What is the population of Glengala?
- The population of Glengala is approximately 44,372 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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