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House Median
This Suburb $825,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $632,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 7,023
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.2%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Glenroy Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$825K
House Growth
+65% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$632K
Unit Growth
+46% 2014-2024
3BR House
$650/week
2BR House
$583/week
3BR Unit
$650/week
2BR Unit
$550/week

Glenroy Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 7,023 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,671
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 322 19.3%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,082 64.8%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 56 3.4%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 66 3.9%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 144 8.6%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Glenroy Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

23,792
Total Population
2,579
People/km² Density
3.2%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
3,897 people
16.4%
2
English
3,840 people
16.1%
3
Italian
2,572 people
10.8%
4
Lebanese
1,397 people
5.9%
5
Irish
1,389 people
5.8%

Transport

15.7 km
Distance to CBD
22 mins
Drive to CBD
39 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Glenroy

GLENROY is a vibrant suburb situated in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 23,792 residents living at a density of 2579 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.8M, representing substantial growth of 65% over the past 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.6M, having increased 46% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the educational options in the area, with Glenroy College serving as the local public school (ranked #282 public) and Glenroy Private as the local private alternative (ranked #243 private).

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 7023 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.03x the Victorian average of 6810, indicating safety levels that align closely with the state average.

Demographics: The suburb hosts a Chinese community representing 3.20% of residents (approximately 761 people), forming a smaller but established cultural presence in the area.

Transport: Glenroy enjoys convenient connectivity, positioned approximately 15.7km from the CBD with a 22-minute drive time. The suburb benefits from a train station on the Upfield line, providing direct rail access to the city.