Located in New South Wales, Glenorie sits 50 km from Sydney CBD, around 1 hour by car. The suburb has 3,792 residents, a median age of 42, and a median household income of $131,248 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 8.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $543 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,000. The area shows high bushfire risk. All 2 schools within the suburb boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Glenorie a good suburb?
Glenorie scores a C (48/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit, prices, and safety.
Mixed results
2 schools · 2 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 50.3 km · 60 min drive to Sydney
Above the state median
Median $2.5M · Less affordable than 84% of NSW
High bushfire risk
Fire 72/100 · Crime 34/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 42 · 3,792 residents
Liveability Rating
48 / 100 · Ranked #807 in NSWEach bar is Glenorie's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
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Our score
48 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataGlenorie's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $2.5 million, roughly 36% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$2,500,000
23% below its 4 neighbours (median $3,250,000)
Based on 39 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 40 days — median across 19 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 6 sales $1.68M
- 4 bed 16 sales $2.27M
- 5 bed 9 sales $3.14M
Land
$2,740,000
Based on 25 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 34 days — median across 20 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Glenorie are currently listed at around $2.99 million on average, with the typical listing on the market for 6 days. Based on 10 houses listed in the past six months.
$2.99M
10 houses listed in the last 6 months — typical time on market 6 days.
10 of the suburb's 1,130 dwellings (0.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Glenorie rent for around $882 a week on average, based on 6 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$882/wk
6 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
6 rentals advertised against an estimated 173 rented homes (3.5%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$882/week ($46,000 a year) on a $2.99 million median
Based on a small sample (6 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
1 active Airbnb listing: 1 whole home and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.1% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Glenorie safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Glenorie sits in the low band, with 86 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 36% on the prior year.
86 offences
36.5% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202525 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
The Hills Shire Council has published 1 flood study on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Two schools serve Glenorie, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Glenorie Public School and Hillside Public School lead the pack.
- • 308 students across 2 schools (avg 154)
- • ICSEA 1041-1055, median 1048 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Glenorie Public School (283 students)
Primary
Walkability
Glenorie is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Glenorie.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 50.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 23.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 9.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 16.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Glenorie.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 53%
- Premises covered
- 1,399
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
The Hills: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 10 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Glenorie is home to about 3,800 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $131,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,792
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$131,248/yr
Census Median Rent
$543/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg Household Size
3.2
Median Personal Income
$45,864/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.9%
Total Dwellings
1,130
Owner-Occupier Rate
84.7%
Houses
98.3%
Rental Stress
21.5%
Mortgage Stress
27.4%
Work From Home
40.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 79.0%
- Employment Rate
- 63.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 46.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
38 residents (1.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,619 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
8% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (145 of 1,918).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,161 people work here; 1,918 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.6 jobs per working resident. At least 33% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,204 a year through The Hills based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 90%
- Environmental 7%
- Parks and recreation 2%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: The Hills
In the year to August 2026, 2,648 new dwellings were approved across The Hills. That mix is 1,419 houses and 1,229 units. Approvals are down 3.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.1 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 15.5 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.53 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Rouse Hill monitoring station, 14.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Seven Hills (Collins St), 22.8 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 121 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 21.0 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 2.5% of addresses
- 39 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 932 mm
- 78 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2157, 45 of 3,620 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.7% (98 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2157, 735 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,294 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 77 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 3 across postcode 2157.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $2,500,000 this is $1,900,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Julian Leeser Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Julian Leeser | 48.4% | 51.6% | +5.9 |
| 2022 | Julian Leeser | 40.2% | 59.8% | -5.9 |
| 2019 | Julian Leeser | 34.4% | 65.7% | -0.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Robyn Preston Liberal
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Robyn Preston LP | 59.8% |
| 2019 | Robyn Preston LP | 67.5% |
| 2015 | Dominic Perrottet LP | 67.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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Common questions about Glenorie
Is Glenorie a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Glenorie is low (34/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Glenorie?
Glenorie has a high recorded bushfire history (72/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Glenorie a good place to live?
Glenorie has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (48/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Glenorie?
Glenorie, NSW had a population of 3,792 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Glenorie, NSW?
The postcode for Glenorie, NSW is 2157.
How far is Glenorie from Sydney?
Glenorie is 50 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 60 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Glenorie?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Glenorie was $131,248 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Glenorie?
The median advertised rent in Glenorie is $882 a week for houses (6 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Glenorie?
The median age of residents in Glenorie was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Glenorie at risk of bushfire?
Glenorie has a high recorded bushfire history (72/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Glenorie?
There are 2 schools inside the Glenorie boundary: 2 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the air quality in Glenorie?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Glenorie (Rouse Hill) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.1 µg/m³ and PM10 of 15.5 µg/m³. That puts Glenorie below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Glenorie?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Glenorie, Seven Hills (Collins St) (22.8 km away), 932 mm of rain a year over 78 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Glenorie?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Glenorie belong to?
Glenorie sits within the The Hills local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Glenorie?
The average residential rates bill through The Hills is $1,204 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Glenorie?
Across The Hills, 2,648 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 3.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Glenorie in?
Glenorie sits within the federal Division of Berowra, currently held by Julian Leeser (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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