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)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,260

Population

$844K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

112.8 km

To Sydney CBD

9.1 km

To coast

$710/wk

Median rent (house)

2.0 km

To nearest station

Demographics

3,260

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310

Median household income (weekly)$1,514

vs NSW median-18.2%

Bachelor degree or higher27.8%

Born in Australia86.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,107 / 60 / 100

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

$844K+8.8%

Median house (2025)

$673K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $600 wk

Rental yield (house)4.4%

Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling276/100k

Steal from dwelling215/100k

Motor vehicle theft368/100k

Domestic assault552/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 467 (all categories, latest year)14,325 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

115

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

56Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationCardiff (2.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

83 in suburbSupermarkets

83 in suburbCafes/Rest.

152 in suburbParks

93 in suburbPlaygrounds

3Pools

62 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

60 in suburbGPs

51 in suburbPharmacies

51 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

8924 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachDudley Beach (9.1 km)

Nearest hospitalJohn Hunter Hospital (4.7 km)

Nearest vet1.7 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (15.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.83%

Projected population 20413,797

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Cardiff$938K91transport Argenton$800K63transport Macquarie Hills$927K75transport Cardiff Heights$1.11M74transport Boolaroo$1.00M87transport Edgeworth$823K61transport

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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.