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 $3.06M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2037 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1138
- St James Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1125
- Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1103
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
- Glebe Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982
Nearby (within 10km)
- Forest Lodge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1161
- International Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1170
- Ultimo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1088
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1148
- Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 977
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1132
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1030
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1166
- Mackillop Education Waranara SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1019
- St Andrew's Cathedral School - Bishop Barry Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1145
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 17,029 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glebe?
In Glebe, the median house price is $3.06M and the median unit price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $1,090.
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.