Glebe
NSW 2037 · Sydney
11,680 (2021) → 12,427 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glebe is a stable suburb in Sydney, NSW 2037, about 2km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.70M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Glebe has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.38%), China (3.97%), New Zealand (2.73%), Vietnam (2.21%), USA (1.41%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.39%), Vietnamese (2.73%), Spanish (2.11%), Cantonese (1.69%), Greek (1.03%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1108 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Scholastica's College Glebe PointSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1134
- St James Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1120
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
- Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1086
- Glebe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
Nearby (within 10km)
- Forest Lodge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1144
- International Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1169
- Ultimo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1094
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1151
- Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 969
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1145
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1040
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1167
- St Andrew's Cathedral School - Bishop Barry Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1129
- Key CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 892
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glebe
Is Glebe safe?
Glebe has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 22,389 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glebe?
In Glebe, the median house price is $2.70M and the median unit price is $991K. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Glebe from Sydney CBD?
Glebe is about 1.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 18 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glebe?
Glebe has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1088 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glebe?
Glebe has a transport score of 93/100 and 35 bus stops.