NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Glenbrook, 2773
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Glenbrook sits up in the Blue Mountains hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 5,078
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,502
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 102 of 1,895
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 81 / 24
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $695
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 179
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 107
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 159 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +42.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Non-Dwelling10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault11
- Fraud61
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Malicious Damage To Property19
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,113
- Glenbrook Public SchoolPrimary
- Lapstone Public SchoolPrimary
- St Finbar's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
117 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bus2 Burfitt Pde
- CCP Euroka Rd
- ENT Burfitt Pde
- Glenbrook Station
- STR/ LFT To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksGreat Western Highway, Glenbrook04 Feb 2026 – 10 Jul 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 NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
339 planning-related records
2026· 34 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 BARNET STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 AVOCA STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 MOUNT SION PLACE GLENBROOK 2773Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 MOUNT STREET GLENBROOK 2773Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 BROOK ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 BROOK ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Registered club; Recreation facility (outdoor)4-6 HARE STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 KENT STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 SKARRATT STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 WRIGHT STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 HAYMET STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 RANCH AVENUE GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 LEVY STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2A DEANE STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 SKARRATT STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
March 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)25 PARK STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 READING STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 TABOR STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 CROSS STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 LESLIE ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 KENT STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 BRUCE ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)7 GLENBROOK ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
January 2026
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia23-29 PARK STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 KING STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 ALEXANDRA CRESCENT GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia33 WASCOE STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development6 BROOK ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators55 LEVY STREET GLENBROOK 2773Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 HIGH STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport56 EXPLORERS ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 LAGOON DRIVE GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 CLIFTON AVENUE GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 ALEXANDRA CRESCENT GLENBROOK 2773Determined
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 MCCAULEY CRESCENT GLENBROOK 2773Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22A BROOK ROAD GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 MOUNT SION PLACE GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 STONE BRIDGE DRIVE GLENBROOK 2773Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 ALEXANDRA CRESCENT GLENBROOK 2773Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 OLIVET STREET GLENBROOK 2773Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
300 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Murray's Porters Liquor GlenbrookAlcohol
39B Park Street, Glenbrook
- Blue Mountains Creative Arts CentreArts centre
- ATM
- Con's PatisserieBakery
- Dolly’s DonutsBakery
5 Wascoe Street, Glenbrook
- Glenbrook Village BakeryBakery
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (17)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Glenbrook Station, Burfitt PdeBicycle Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bluff ReserveNature reserve
- Brookdale ReservePark
- Douglas Smith Memorial ParkPark
- Glenbrook Lagoon ReserveNature reserve
- Glenbrook ParkPark
- Hillside ParkPark
- Knapsack ParkPark
- Knapsack ReserveNature reserve
- Mt Sion ParkNature reserve
- Railway ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Glenbrook Chiropractic Centrealternative
- Glenbrook Early Childhood Health Centreyes
- Glenbrook Surgeryyes
- Glenbrook Village Pharmacypharmacy
- Lower Blue Mountains Dental Surgerydentist
- Women's Works Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Glenbrook Railway ResidenceGreat Western Highway, GlenbrookSHR
- Glenbrook Railway and World War Two Mustard Gas Storage TunnelGreat Western Highway, GlenbrookSHR
- Lennox BridgeMitchells Pass, GlenbrookSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Glenbrook Community Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 69
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 66.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 305th in Australia
- State rank
- 119th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #49 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #86 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 2773 Caféamenities19 Ross Street, Glenbrookrestaurant
- ATMamenitiesatm
- AmpChargeamenitiescharging_station
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- BMFC Cafeamenitiescafe
- Balliminosamenitiesrestaurant
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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