Glenroy
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Glenroy, VIC 3046.
About Glenroy
Welcome to Glenroy
Glenroy sits in Melbourne's northern suburbs, around 14 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Oak Park, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights, Gowanbrae and Hadfield. It's a suburb that has long attracted first-home buyers and families priced out of the more expensive pockets closer to the city, thanks to its train line access, established shopping strip and a healthy stock of post-war houses on generous blocks.
With a population of just under 24,000 and a median age of 34, Glenroy has the feel of a working suburb in transition — older residents who've been there for decades living alongside younger households and renters drawn by relative affordability and easy access to the city.
Lifestyle & dining
Glenroy's daily life revolves around its shopping strip along Glenroy Road and Wheatsheaf Road, where you'll find a solid mix of cafes, bakeries, grocers and takeaway spots reflecting the suburb's multicultural population. It's not a foodie destination in the way inner-north suburbs are, but it's practical and unpretentious, with a strong community feel and prices that haven't crept up in line with more gentrified areas nearby.
For a bigger night out or a wider dining selection, residents tend to head to neighbouring Strathmore or further into the city, but locals value Glenroy for exactly what it is — a low-fuss, everyday suburb where you can get what you need without fuss or a premium price tag.
Getting around
Glenroy railway station, on the Craigieburn line, is the suburb's transport backbone, offering a direct run into Melbourne's CBD in around 25 to 30 minutes and making it a popular choice for commuters who want city access without inner-city prices. Several bus routes supplement the train line, connecting Glenroy to Broadmeadows, Coburg and surrounding suburbs including Oak Park and Hadfield.
For drivers, the Western Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway are both within easy reach, useful for those heading to Melbourne Airport or across to the west and south-east. Glenroy's grid-style streets and flat topography also make it an easy suburb to walk or cycle around.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with several primary schools including Glenroy Central Primary School, Glenroy West Primary School and Belle Vue Park Primary School, plus Ilim College's Glenroy Campus and Glenroy Specialist School catering to a range of educational needs. Glenroy Private also operates in the area, giving parents a private-school option without leaving the suburb.
The mix of schooling options, combined with generally larger blocks and family-sized housing, has helped keep Glenroy popular with young families who might otherwise be squeezed out of suburbs closer to the city.
Housing & architecture
The suburb's housing stock is dominated by older brick veneer and weatherboard houses from the 1950s to 1970s, many on generous blocks that have attracted renovators and developers alike. Current listings show a dwelling mix of 49% houses, 39% townhouses and 11% apartments or units, with a small proportion of vacant land, reflecting a steady wave of medium-density infill alongside the original housing stock.
This blend gives buyers a genuine choice — from classic three-bedroom family homes ripe for a renovation, through to newer townhouse developments offering lower-maintenance living for downsizers or first-home buyers.
The property market
Glenroy's median house price currently sits at $800,000, having recorded growth of 6.7% recently — a sign that buyer demand has remained solid despite broader affordability pressures across Melbourne. Units and apartments offer a notably more affordable entry point, with a median of $540,000, appealing to first-home buyers, investors and downsizers.
Median weekly rent of $600 reflects healthy tenant demand, underpinned by the suburb's train access and relative affordability compared with neighbouring Strathmore and Oak Park. For buyers, Glenroy remains one of the more accessible options in Melbourne's north, particularly for those chasing a house on a full block within a reasonable commute of the city.
Parks & recreation
Glenroy has decent green space for a suburb of its size, with Bindy Park and the broader network of reserves along Moonee Ponds Creek providing spots for walking, cycling and informal sport. Belle Vue Park, near its namesake primary school, is a popular local gathering point for families.
Sporting clubs and community facilities are woven through the suburb, and its flat, well-connected layout makes it easy to get out and about, whether that's a weekend walk along the creek trails or a quick trip to the recreational facilities in neighbouring Hadfield and Oak Park.
Market snapshot
Glenroy property market
Median sale price
$800k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$600
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$643k
Median
$800k
Premium
$1.05m
Days on market
33
Auction clearance
69%
Sold this year
299
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Glenroy by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Glenroy, VIC 3046.
Population
23,792
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$1,655
median, per week
Median rent
$369
per week
Median mortgage
$1,927
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Glenroy
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Ilim College - Glenroy Campus
Penola Catholic College - Glenroy Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Glenroy
$700k
54 Andrew Street
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
1/7 Nene Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$760k
196 Daley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
2/10 Harold Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
3/2 Langton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.29m
318B Waterloo Road
Sold ~July 2026
$610k
6/2 Gorrie Place
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
76 Justin Avenue
Sold ~July 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
Glenroy suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Glenroy?
The median house price in Glenroy, VIC is $800k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.7%.
How much is rent in Glenroy?
The median weekly rent in Glenroy is around $600 per week.
Is Glenroy a good place to live?
Glenroy is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Merri-bek local government area. Glenroy is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 23,792 and 8 schools in the area.
What is the population of Glenroy?
Glenroy has a population of 23,792 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Glenroy?
There are 8 schools in or near Glenroy, including Glenroy Private, Glenroy Specialist School and Ilim College - Glenroy Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Glenroy?
Properties in Glenroy take around 33 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 69%.
How much do you need to buy in Glenroy?
Entry-level properties in Glenroy start around $643k, while premium homes reach $1.05m.
What suburbs are near Glenroy?
Suburbs near Glenroy include Oak Park, Strathmore, Gowanbrae, Strathmore Heights and Hadfield.
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