Glendale
NSW 2285 · Lake Macquarie
3,260 (2021) → 3,370 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glendale is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2285, about 113km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $844K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Glendale has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.35%), New Zealand (0.8%), Philippines (0.67%), Pakistan (0.43%), Germany (0.4%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.52%), Spanish (0.49%), Cantonese (0.37%), Arabic (0.34%), Macedon (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1109
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1073
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 944
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1029
- Alesco Senior College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 912
- Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 996
- Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1002
- St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1074
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 968
- Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1084
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 961
- Cardiff South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1003
- Cardiff High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 977
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1041
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glendale
Is Glendale safe?
Glendale has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 14,325 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glendale?
In Glendale, the median house price is $844K and the median unit price is $673K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Glendale from Sydney CBD?
Glendale is about 112.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Glendale?
Glendale has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glendale?
Glendale has a transport score of 64/100 and 56 bus stops.