Victoria · Postcode 3046
Glenroy postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 13 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Glenroy at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Glenroy vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Glenroy | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,655 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $369 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,927 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3046 covers Glenroy, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moreland.
According to the 2021 Census, Glenroy has a population of 23,792 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,655, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 143 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Glenroy includes a median weekly rent of $369, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,927, with 8,609 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glenroy scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Glenroy area, including Glenroy Private, Glenroy College, Glenroy West Primary School and others.
Glenroy is part of the Moreland - North statistical area in Victoria.
Glenroy details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3046 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 23,792 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,655/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $369 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,927 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2579/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8,609 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 143 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.7062465 |
| Longitude | 144.9161373 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moreland - North |
| Local Government | Moreland |
| Federal Electorate | Wills |
| State Electorate | Pascoe Vale (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,148 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,839 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,920 (37.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,499 (18.9%) |
| 65+ years | 3,372 (14.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,789 (7.5%) |
| Asthma | 1,629 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 1,264 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 900 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 498 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 313 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 292 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 897 (10.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,846 (45.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,728 (32.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 998 (11.8%) |
Schools in Glenroy
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Glenroy. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.