Moving to Glen Innes NSW 2370
What the official numbers say about living in Glen Innes — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $230 a week, against a median household income of $904 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glen Innes grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,135 → 6,219 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Malayalam, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glen Innes scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest airport: Glen Innes Airport, 8.2 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 462 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 15 parks — see them all on the Glen Innes profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs School 750 m · Glen Innes West Infants School 850 m · Glen Innes Public School 950 m · Glen Innes High School 1.1 km
Groceries: Woolworths 250 m · Coles 300 m · The Sage and Clover 350 m
Parks and reserves: King Edward Park 50 m · Anzac Park 200 m · Veness Park 450 m · Quinton Park 550 m · Quota Park 550 m · Lions Park Rest Area 600 m · Coronation Park 650 m · Mellings Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glen Innes, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Rainbow Lorikeet · Crested Pigeon · Australian King-parrot · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glen Innes, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Innes here | 6,219 | — | 1/10 | 8% |
| Guyra | 2,003 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
| Tingha | 774 | — | 1/10 | 32% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Glen Innes Severn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of New England — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2370 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glen Innes profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $230 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,135 people to 6,219. It sits about 462 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Glen Innes Severn council, and the federal seat is New England.
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