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VIC · Wangaratta Council

Glenrowan, VIC, 3675

Current weather

11.9°CModerate rain showers

96% humidity · 31 km/h wind · 14.9° / 9.9° today · 21.5 mm rain

Desirability index

44.3/100

#291 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Glenrowan is a small locality in the Wangaratta area, home to around 1,049 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 97 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 92.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,049
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,543
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
37 of 414
Median monthly mortgage
$1,387
Employment rate
61.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
19 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
97
Against the person
14
Against property
57
Rate per 1,000 residents
92.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 75 residents
State safety percentile
73.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-7.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage6
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary5
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods8
  • B49 Other Theft23
  • C32 Drug Possession13

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,015
  • Glenrowan Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ned Kelly Statue/Kate St

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Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/01/2026 and 07/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-WINTON-GLENROWAN RAMP OF01 Jan 2026 – 06 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 21/11/2024 and 21/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-GLENROWAN-MOYHU RAMP OF20 Nov 2024 – 20 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-WINTON-GLENROWAN RAMP OF09 Apr 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/01/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WINTON-GLENROWAN ROAD, HUME OUT-WINTON-GLENROWAN RAMP OF24 Jan 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/01/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, WINTON-GLENROWAN-HUME IN RAMP ON24 Jan 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/01/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WINTON-GLENROWAN-HUME IN RAMP ON, WINTON-GLENROWAN ROAD24 Jan 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/01/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HUME OUT-WINTON-GLENROWAN RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY24 Jan 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

28 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Development of a Dwelling and Removal of Native Vegetation
    33 CHURCH STREET GLENROWAN 3675Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use of land for an Exhibition Centre & waiver of car parking spaces to be provided
    Siege Redevelopment SitePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    Hill StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    ORCHARD DRIVE GLENROWAN 3675Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    37A Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Pergola
    18 Edward StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Two Lot Re-subdivision
    376 Warby Range RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use of Land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (Cat Breeding)
    261 Warby Range RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed (in association with a dwelling)
    32 Avoca LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling
    86 Glenrowan-Moyhu RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    BoongarriePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two Lot Re-Subdivision
    57 Blackboy LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a single dwelling
    70 Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of Solar Panels
    54 Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    84 Orchard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding
    70 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and Works and a Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    37 GLADSTONE STREET GLENROWAN 3675Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot re-subdivision
    GlenpollPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Re Subdivision
    38 Orchard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Realignment)
    211 Orchard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Construction of an Outbuilding
    141 Orchard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Seven Lot Re-Subdivision (Stage 1 of 17 Lot Subdivision), Native Vegetation Removal and Approval at DPO
    184 Old Hume HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Barbeque Shelter
    37A Gladstone StreetWithdrawn
  • Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding
    Orchard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development for a dwelling
    44 Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Re-Subdivision (Stage 1 of 17 Lot Subdivision), Native Vegetation Removal and Approval at DPO
    184 Old Hume HighwayWithdrawn

  • March 2020

  • Five Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    22 Hill StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling
    Orchard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (3)
  • GlenrowanBus stop
  • Ned Kelly Statue/Kate StBus stop
  • Billy Tea RoomsCafe
  • Cath's CafeCafe
  • Drinking water
  • Ned's Burger HouseFast food
  • Glenrowan Hair CoHairdresser
  • Parking

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Fosters Lake Waterhole Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Glenrowan I69 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Glenrowan I70 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Glenrowan Spring Creek ReserveNature reserve

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Glenrowan Pharmacypharmacy

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • GLENROWAN HERITAGE PRECINCTNH2000

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Glenrowan Preschoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
44.3/100
Cohort rank
#291 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Glenrowan Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • GLENROWAN HERITAGE PRECINCTheritageNH2000
  • Glenrowan Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Fosters Lake Waterhole Nature Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Glenrowan I69 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Glenrowan I70 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Glenrowan Spring Creek Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and Works and a Reduction in Car Parking Requirementsplanning37 GLADSTONE STREET GLENROWAN 3675Lodged 28 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwellingplanning84 Orchard DriveLodged 01 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Pergolaplanning18 Edward StreetLodged 01 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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