NSW · Albury Council

Glenroy (Albury - NSW), NSW, 2640

Desirability index

43.5/100

#530 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Glenroy (Albury - NSW) is a smaller suburban community in the Albury area, home to around 3,528 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 5,892 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 1670.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520 (flats $400, houses $560), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,528
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,557
Dwelling vacancy
5.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
83 of 1,438
Median monthly mortgage
$1,473
Employment rate
57.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
90 / 156 / 7

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$400
Houses (January to March 2026)
$560
All types (January to March 2026)
$520
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
446

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
5,892
Against the person
1,492
Against property
2,336
Rate per 1,000 residents
1,670.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 2 residents
State safety percentile
41.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-1.6%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order372
  • Breach Bail Conditions715
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment554
  • Malicious Damage To Property511
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle365

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

66 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Burrows Rd Opp Glenroy Public School
  • Burrows Rd Opp Kurnell St
  • Burrows Rd Opp Resolution St
  • Wilkinson St After Tenbrink St
  • Wilkinson St Before Watson St

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

221 planning-related records

2026· 18 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    710 DANIEL STREET GLENROY 2640Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    717 ALLAN STREET GLENROY 2640Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Subdivision
    124 WRIGHT STREET GLENROY 2640Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    15 FAIRBAIRN STREET GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    71 BARTHOLOMEW STREET GLENROY 2640Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    811 GAP COURT GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    21 CLEM DRIVE GLENROY 2640Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    693 WILKINSON STREET GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    896 TENBRINK STREET GLENROY 2640Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    206/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    205/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    207/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    208/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Withdrawn
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    54 SARSON ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    32 ELLERSTON AVENUE GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    764 HODGE STREET GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    225 UPPER BOGGY CREEK ROAD GLENROY 2653Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    28 ELLERSTON AVENUE GLENROY 2640Determined
2025· 48 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    212/ 690 LOGAN ROAD, GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    209/ 690 LOGAN ROAD, GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    210/ 690 LOGAN ROAD, GLENROY 2640Determined
  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    184/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    182/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    211/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    195/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    183/690 LOGAN ROAD, GLENROYDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    196/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    WOLSELEY PARK ROAD GLENROY 2653Determined
  • October 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    835 TENBRINK STREET GLENROY 2640Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    72 BARTHOLOMEW STREET GLENROY 2640Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development
    8 HANDEL STREET GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    194/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    191/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    187/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    190/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    192/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • September 2025

  • Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    1-3 Wright Street & 108-124 Forest Road HurtsvilleDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    185/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    186/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    193/690 LOGAN ROAD GLENROY 2640Determined
2024· 35 proposals

35 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 35 proposals

35 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 34 proposals

34 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 37 proposals

37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 14 proposals

14 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Tenbrink St after Hodge StBus stop
  • Wright St at Dumbrell CctBus stop
  • Wright St at Emma WayBus stop
  • Wright St at Marimba CctBus stop
  • Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health CentreMedical clinic
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Nail Can Hill MTB Park Trail HeadSports centre

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Emma Way to Union Road WalkwayPark
  • Hume Gardens ParkPark
  • Majella ParkPark
  • Norris Park Bush EasementPark
  • Norris Ridge ReserveNature reserve
  • Park or reserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
43.5/100
Cohort rank
#530 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Burrows Rd Opp Glenroy Public Schooltransport
  • Burrows Rd Opp Kurnell Sttransport
  • Burrows Rd Opp Resolution Sttransport
  • Wilkinson St After Tenbrink Sttransport
  • Wilkinson St Before Watson Sttransport
  • Emma Way to Union Road Walkwaygovernmentpark
  • Hume Gardens Parkgovernmentpark
  • Majella Parkgovernmentpark
  • Norris Park Bush Easementgovernmentpark
  • Norris Ridge Reservegovernmentnature_reserve

Data sources & freshness

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