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Glenroy

VIC 3046 · Moreland

23,792 (2021) → 25,034 est. (2025)

86
Overall score

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

23,792
Population
$823K
Median house (2024)
68
Safety score
98
Transport score

Glenroy is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3046, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $823K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 15km inland. Glenroy has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

12.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
15.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
870 m
To nearest station

Demographics

23,792
Population
34
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,655
vs NSW median-10.5%
Bachelor degree or higher47.6%
Born in Australia50.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,029 / 721 / 2,844

Top countries of birth: Nepal (7.58%), India (5.2%), Italy (3.11%), Pakistan (3.01%), Lebanon (2.32%)

Top languages: Arabic (8.29%), Nepali (7.82%), Italian (4.51%), Urdu (3.8%), Turkish (3.72%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$823K+1.9%
Median house (2024)
$588K+1.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

68
Residential

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

92
Break & enter dwelling387/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
78
Motor vehicle theft328/100k
108
Domestic assault454/100k
4
Robbery17/100k
108
Non-domestic assault454/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 1,595 (all categories, latest year)6,704 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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

53

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

219
Within 10km9 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1044
  • Glenroy West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
  • Glenroy Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 996
  • Glenroy PrivateCombined · IndependentICSEA 989
  • Glenroy Central Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977
  • Belle Vue Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
  • Glenroy Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 916
  • Penola Catholic College - Glenroy CampusSecondary · Catholic
  • Ilim College - Glenroy CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Penola Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 995
  • Westbreen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1055
  • St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1069
  • Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 922
  • Oak Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1087
  • Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 989
  • St Francis de Sales SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1085
  • St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 955
  • Jacana School for AutismCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 998
  • Sirius CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1080
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BroadmeadowsSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
  • Pascoe Vale North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1031

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

98
2Metro
86Bus
CBD commute (est.)33 min (metro)
Nearest train stationGlenroy Railway (870 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

113 in suburbSupermarkets
114 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3229 in suburbParks
2518 in suburbPlaygrounds
897 in suburbPools
103 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
132 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
80 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
14130 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (9.5 km)
Nearest vet1.8 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (8.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

32

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

10
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
141
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

32
Parks
2
Nature reserves
56
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

8

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

7

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.13

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

44

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

7
Long Day Care
8
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
2
Family Day Care
Total services18
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 18 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Moreland

Oak Park$880K98transportHadfield$900K97transportPascoe Vale$1.04M98transportGowanbrae$925K80transportPascoe Vale South$1.05M94transportFawkner$755K98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Glenroy

Is Glenroy safe?

Glenroy has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 6,704 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Glenroy?

In Glenroy, the .

How far is Glenroy from Melbourne CBD?

Glenroy is about 12.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Glenroy?

Glenroy has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Glenroy?

Glenroy has a transport score of 98/100 and 86 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.