Grant
Glenroy
Glenroy at a glance
Population
76
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Glenroy.
Glenroy (5277) sits in the Grant region of South Australia.
Glenroy has roughly 76 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 76, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
76
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
76
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Glenroy.
Local schools for Glenroy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penola High School
Penola Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Mary MacKillop Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Glenroy.
- What is the Glenroy postcode?
- Glenroy is in the 5277 postcode, in SA, in the Grant region.
- What is the average rent in Glenroy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $80.
- What schools are in Glenroy?
- There are 3 schools serving Glenroy on this page, including Penola High School, Penola Primary School, Mary MacKillop Memorial School.
- What suburbs are near Glenroy?
- Glenroy is close to Coonawarra, Maaoupe, Comaum, Bool Lagoon, Penola.
- What is the population of Glenroy?
- Glenroy has approximately 76 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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