Glenorie
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Glenorie, NSW 2157.
About Glenorie
Welcome to Glenorie
Glenorie sits on Sydney's north-western fringe, roughly 45 kilometres from the CBD, where the suburban sprawl gives way to the rolling farmland of the Hills District's rural edge. It's the kind of place people move to for space — big blocks, paddocks, and a genuine sense of separation from city life, even though the M2 and Norwest business precinct are within reasonable reach.
With a population of around 3,792 and a median age of 42, Glenorie has long attracted established families and semi-rural lifestylers rather than first-home buyers chasing units. Neighbouring Maraylya shares a similar acreage character, and together they form a pocket of Sydney that still feels genuinely countryside.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Glenorie revolves around its rural setting rather than a bustling main street. Local produce stalls, nurseries and small farm-gate businesses are part of the everyday landscape, and many residents are drawn here specifically for hobby farms, horse properties and the elbow room that comes with larger acreage. Dining out typically means a drive towards Dural or Round Corner, but that trade-off is generally seen as part of the deal — quiet over convenience.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Glenorie Public School serving the immediate area and Hillside Public School nearby providing another solid option for primary-aged children. The suburb's demographic profile, anchored by a median age of 42, reflects its appeal to established households and families who've settled in for the long term rather than a transient rental population.
Getting around
Glenorie is very much a car-dependent suburb, and that's central to its appeal for many buyers — wide roads, no traffic congestion, and easy access to Old Northern Road as the main link south towards Dural, Round Corner and eventually the motorway network feeding into greater Sydney. There's no train line through Glenorie itself, so most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting, school runs and shopping trips, with the nearest rail connections found well to the south around the Hills and North West growth corridor.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Glenorie is dominated by houses on generous acreage-style blocks, with current listings showing 86% houses and 14% land, underlining the suburb's ongoing appeal to buyers wanting to build or extend on a larger footprint. Expect a mix of established brick-and-tile homes from past decades alongside newer architect-designed rural residences, many taking advantage of elevated positions and district views over the surrounding farmland.
The property market
Glenorie's property market is shaped almost entirely by its land component — buyers here are typically paying for space, privacy and future potential as much as for the dwelling itself. The strong skew towards house and land listings, rather than units or townhouses, reflects the suburb's semi-rural zoning and lifestyle-block appeal, and it tends to draw a buyer pool looking for a long-term family or lifestyle property rather than an investment flip. With no medium-density stock to speak of, Glenorie remains something of a niche market within Sydney's north-west, appealing to those who specifically want acreage living within commuting distance of the city.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Glenorie, NSW 2157.
Population
3,792
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$2,524
median, per week
Median rent
$543
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Glenorie
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Glenorie
$3.32m
164 Cattai Ridge Road
Sold ~July 2026
$3.29m
13 - 13a Venetta Road
Sold ~June 2026
$5.45m
5 Gecko Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Glenorie suburb FAQ
How much is rent in Glenorie?
The median weekly rent in Glenorie is around $885 per week.
Is Glenorie a good place to live?
Glenorie is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,792 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Glenorie?
Glenorie has a population of 3,792 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Glenorie?
There are 2 schools in or near Glenorie, including Glenorie Public School and Hillside Public School.
What suburbs are near Glenorie?
Suburbs near Glenorie include Maraylya.
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