Glenroy at a glance
Median house
$825,000
Median unit
$632,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
36.8k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Glenroy.
The postcode for Glenroy is 3046 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Glenroy is $825,000.
Glenroy (3046) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria. The median house here is $825,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Glenroy has roughly 36,772 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 24/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenroy's population at 36,772, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
36,772
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $632,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $632,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$551/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$825,000
$632,000
36,772
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.47% (median rent $551/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 4.03% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.47%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.03%
Based on $632,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,739
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
24
20
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 West Primary School
Glenroy Central Primary School
Glenroy Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Glenroy.
- What is the median house price in Glenroy?
- The median house price in Glenroy, VIC 3046 is $825,000. The median unit price is $632,000.
- What is the Glenroy postcode?
- Glenroy is in the 3046 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Glenroy?
- Glenroy is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3046. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Glenroy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $551, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Glenroy?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenroy on this page, including Glenroy West Primary School, Corpus Christi School, Glenroy Central Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenroy?
- Glenroy has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenroy?
- Glenroy is close to Oak Park, Strathmore Heights, Gowanbrae, Jacana, Gladstone Park.
- What is the population of Glenroy?
- The population of Glenroy is approximately 36,772 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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