Glenroy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,636
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Glenroy.
The postcode for Glenroy is 2653 (NSW).
Glenroy (2653) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Glenroy has roughly 2,636 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glenroy 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenroy's population at 2,636, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,636
Median age
46
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,636
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
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
Tumbarumba Public School
Tumbarumba High School
Non-Government Schools
All Saints Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glenroy.
- What is the Glenroy postcode?
- Glenroy is in the 2653 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Glenroy?
- Glenroy is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2653, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Glenroy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Glenroy?
- There are 3 schools serving Glenroy on this page, including All Saints Primary School, Tumbarumba Public School, Tumbarumba High School.
- How walkable is Glenroy?
- Glenroy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Glenroy?
- Glenroy is close to Mannus, Tumbarumba, Courabyra, Rosewood, Taradale.
- What is the population of Glenroy?
- The population of Glenroy is approximately 2,636 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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