Glenroy at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
39.9k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Glenroy.
The postcode for Glenroy is 2640 (NSW).
Glenroy (2640) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Glenroy has roughly 39,879 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glenroy scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenroy's population at 39,879, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
39,879
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
39,879
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenroy.
Local schools for Glenroy
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Government School Catchment
Glenroy Public School
Wewak Street School
James Fallon High School
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Frequently asked
About Glenroy.
- What is the Glenroy postcode?
- Glenroy is in the 2640 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Glenroy?
- Glenroy is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2640, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Glenroy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Glenroy?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenroy on this page, including Glenroy Public School, Wewak Street School, James Fallon High School.
- How walkable is Glenroy?
- Glenroy has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenroy?
- Glenroy is close to North Albury, Lavington, Lavington Dc, Albury, East Albury.
- What is the population of Glenroy?
- The population of Glenroy is approximately 39,879 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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