Median house price
$930k
+12% change
NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Glendale, 2285
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,402
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,514/wk
Employment rate
58%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$930,000
Languages at home
5.8%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Glendale is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Lake Macquarie Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Growth momentum and safety push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Glendale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $720 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
3,402
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#10
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
47th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
50th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 787th in Australia
- State rank
- 212th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #10 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #156 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $720
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 226
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $930,000
- Median price change
- +12.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,402(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 50th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +18
- Change in 5 years
- +128
- Growth rank in NSW
- 50th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,500), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,260
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,514
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 60 of 1,329
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 58%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,107 / 100 / 60 (+ 6 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 220
- Against the person
- 54
- Against property
- 103
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Most common offence types
- Fraud222
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment170
- Malicious Damage To Property232
- Steal From Motor Vehicle186
- Transport Regulatory Offences264
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,014
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 232 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 802 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1110 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 1,060 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1072 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 237 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 949 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 664 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 149 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Glendale Early Education CentreStockland Drivechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
106 public transport stops in this suburb
- Glendale Dr At Michele Cres (Hail And Ride)
- Macquarie College
- Macquarie College
- Macquarie College, College Rd
- Macquarie College, College Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
143 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 106 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 92/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.92
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.37
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.61
Food & drink(11)
- Banjo's Bakery CafeBakery
- Cafe (3)
- Carl's Jr.Fast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- Tommy's Asian TakeawayFast food
Shopping(4)
- ALDISupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
387 Lake Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
- Glendale Early Education CentreChildcare
4 Stockland Drive, Glendale
- Glendale East Public SchoolSchool
8 Margot Avenue, Glendale
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSchool
2A Oakland Street, Glendale
- Macquarie CollegeSchool
182-222 Lake Road
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolSchool
30 Reservoir Road, Glendale
Health & services(1)
- ChemistworksPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(11)
- Snap FitnessGym
Unit 3 15 Stockland Drive, Glendale
- Clarence Street ParkPark
- Park
- Glendale PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (2)
- Hunter Sports CentreSports centre
- Bill Bower OvalSports field
- Lake Macquarie Croquet CentreSports field
- Sports field
- Top FlatSports field
Entertainment(1)
- EventCinema
Transport(37)
37 bus stops
Other(35)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
387 Lake Road
- Artwork
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- ISPCar Parts
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
Unit T3 25 Stockland Drive, Glendale
- GoodyearCar repair
- Car wash (4)
- Glendale TAFECollege
- Cubbyhouse
- KmartDepartment Store
10 Stockland Drive
- TargetDepartment Store
- Drinking water
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
387 Lake Road
- ChargePointEV charging
- Tesla Destination ChargerEV charging
- Super A-MartFurniture
Unit T1 25 Stockland Drive, Glendale
- Glendale City CentreMall
- nib Eye CareOptometrist
- BCFOutdoor
Unit T22 25 Stockland Drive
- Parking (27)
- PetbarnPet
Unit P03 387 Lake Road, Glendale
- PETQuartersPet
Unit 5 25 Stockland Drive, Glendale
- EG AmpolPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Place of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Glendale Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Telephone (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Track (7)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Clarence Street ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Pendlebury Clinc Private Hospital (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- ChemistworksPharmacy
- nib Eye CareOptometrist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 153
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 45.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 24 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Subdivision544 MAIN ROAD GLENDALE 2285Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 GLENDALE DRIVE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space600 MAIN ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure231 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure267 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure21 AMBER WAY GLENDALE 2285Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 GLENDALE DRIVE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Demolition; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure; Group home (permanent)335 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks11 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks8 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies10 ROSE AVENUE GLENDALE 2285Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure533 MAIN ROAD GLENDALE 2285Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 GREENWOOD PARADE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)59 RESERVOIR ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 SEAN COURT GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)25 RESERVOIR ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development8 GARDENIA PLACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Subdivision294A LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 CLARE STREET GLENDALE 2285Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Health services facility313-315 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure387 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Group home; Group home (permanent)335 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Co-living627 MAIN ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support13 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah302 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Subdivision294A LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support23 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
September 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure387 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 VALLEY VIEW CRESCENT GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool10 SEAN COURT GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah298 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
July 2025
- Advertising and signage; Neighbourhood shop387 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 STRAWBERRY TERRACE GLENDALE 2285Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure265 LAKE ROAD GLENDALE 2285Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMain Road, Impala Street23 Jul 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONROY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,971
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.1 km away).
Coalition 30.0%Labor 70.0%
8.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GlendaleLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- ArgentonLabor 70.8% · Coalition 29.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Cardiff NorthLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- CardiffLabor 65.5% · Coalition 34.5% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Cardiff SouthLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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