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NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Glenorie, 2157
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,757
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
42
Median income
$2,524/wk
Employment rate
63.1%
Languages at home
18.7%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Glenorie is a hillside mid-sized suburb in The Hills Shire Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Glenorie snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
3,757
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
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
#33
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
6th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
42nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
68th
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
- 51.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1947th in Australia
- State rank
- 577th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #33 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #96 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
3,757(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 42th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +65
- Growth rank in NSW
- 42th 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 (~3,900), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,792
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,524
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 78 of 1,210
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,111 / 9 / 7
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 95
- Against the person
- 36
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 105 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.6%
Most common offence types
- Arson9
- Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Fraud10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment16
- Malicious Damage To Property7
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,048
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 68th
School list
- Glenorie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 283 students · Top SEA quarter 21%View on My School →
- Hillside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1041 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 25 students · Top SEA quarter 20%View 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
Public transport
93 public transport stops in this suburb
- 892 Old Northern Rd
- Old Northern Rd Before Cattai Ridge Rd
- Old Northern Rd Before Pinus Av
- Old Northern Rd Opp Munros Lane
- Old Northern Rd Opp Wylds 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cairnes Road PlaygroundPark
- Cattai ReserveNature reserve
- Glenorie ParkPark
- Les Shore ReservePark
- Wal Buckingham Memorial GardenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Wilga Private Hospital (16.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 77
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.5
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
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 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· 29 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1523 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation77 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 VESPERMAN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure136 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Animal boarding or training establishment134 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 MUSCIOS ROAD GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 SERENITY PLACE GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 SANDS COURT GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 VESPERMAN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 APPLEBERRY CLOSE GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Shipping containers49 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure51-53 POST OFFICE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
April 2026
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia930 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure92 SPUR PLACE GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure160 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
March 2026
- SubdivisionCATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4 PICCO PLACE GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 VENETTA ROAD GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1393 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Stormwater management system1523 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Plant nursery4 MOORES ROAD GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
- Subdivision2914 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Under Assessment
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13 KNOCK FARRELL ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 APPLEBERRY CLOSE GLENORIE 2157Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 KELLYS CREEK PLACE GLENORIE 2157Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development3150 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 VENETTA ROAD GLENORIE 2157Rejected
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 MERIDEN AVENUE GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 VENETTA ROAD GLENORIE 2157Rejected
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation46 COCKATOO PLACE GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 PICCO PLACE GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool9-11 NEICH ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 MUSCIOS ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive plant agriculture; Roadside stall; Farm gate premise; Farm experience premise1435 OLD NORTHERN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 KELLYS CREEK PLACE GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation77 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 SMITHS LANE GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre63 CAIRNES ROAD GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 VESPERMAN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51-53 POST OFFICE ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 VESPERMAN ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool55 KEMP PLACE GLENORIE 2157Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool9-11 NEICH ROAD GLENORIE 2157Withdrawn
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26-26A VENETTA ROAD GLENORIE 2157Determined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Ball-Eastaway House and SettingHalcrows Road, GlenorieSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Berowra
- Member of Parliament
- Julian LEESER (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,869
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 51.6%Labor 48.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.3 km away).
Coalition 72.3%Labor 27.8%
20.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Glenorie WestLabor 25.7% · Coalition 74.3% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- GlenorieLabor 28.3% · Coalition 71.7% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- Maroota SouthLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
- ArcadiaLabor 33.2% · Coalition 66.8% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- Middle DuralLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)8.8 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
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