Moving to Glenroy NSW 2640
What the official numbers say about living in Glenroy — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $315 a week, against a median household income of $1,557 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glenroy grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,949 → 3,528 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Punjabi, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glenroy sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Albury, 3.7 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Albury Station, 3.8 km south.
Nearest airport: Albury Airport, 4.6 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 461 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 20 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 13 parks — see them all on the Glenroy profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Glenroy Public School 600 m · Wewak Street School 1.8 km · James Fallon High School 1.8 km · Kandeer School 1.9 km · OneSchool Global NSW Albury 2 km · Albury High School 2.2 km · Lavington Public School 2.3 km · North Albury Primary School 2.3 km
Groceries: IGA Norris Park 900 m · Coles 2 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · ALDI 2.6 km · ALDI 2.9 km · Harris Farm Markets 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Majella Park 500 m · Endeavour Park 900 m · Hume Gardens Park 900 m · Emma Way to Union Road Walkway 1.1 km · Norris Park Bush Easement 1.1 km · Sunwood Park 1.1 km · Fredericks Park 1.1 km · Heathwood Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glenroy, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Australian White Ibis · Eurasian Blackbird · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Australian Wood Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glenroy, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenroy here | 3,528 | — | 5/10 | 53% |
| Hamilton Valley | 834 | — | 5/10 | 45% |
| North Albury | 6,232 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Albury | 4,955 | — | 8/10 | 28% |
| West Albury | 3,872 | — | 4/10 | 42% |
| Lavington | 13,073 | — | 1/10 | 24% |
| South Albury | 1,372 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Albury — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2640 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glenroy profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $315 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,949 people to 3,528. It sits about 461 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Albury station is roughly 3.7 km away. Local government is Albury council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glenroy vs North Albury · Glenroy vs Albury.
Nearby guides: Hamilton Valley · North Albury · Albury · West Albury · Lavington · South Albury.
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