Glen Innes
NSW 2370 · Glen Innes Severn
6,219 (2021) → 6,319 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glen Innes is a stable suburb in Glen Innes Severn, NSW 2370, about 464km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $412K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 148km inland. Glen Innes has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 16/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.11%), New Zealand (0.95%), India (0.68%), Nepal (0.58%), Philippines (0.34%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.59%), Malayalam (0.39%), Mandarin (0.21%), Japan (0.14%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.13%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 926 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1027
- Glen Innes High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 945
- Glen Innes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 908
- Glen Innes West Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 824
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Glen Innes
Is Glen Innes safe?
Glen Innes has a residential safety score of 16/100, 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 11,770 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glen Innes?
In Glen Innes, the median house price is $412K and the median unit price is $316K. Median weekly house rent is $400.
How far is Glen Innes from Sydney CBD?
Glen Innes is about 463.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Glen Innes?
Glen Innes has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 926 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glen Innes?
Glen Innes has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.