Glenorie

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2157
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GLENORIE ranks 1328th in NSW when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of -16.99% for the past year is lower than average compared to its 31.33% growth within a five-year period.

Also in GLENORIE, the median home price is sitting at $2,341,000, and the average rent at $880, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 1.95% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a -10.31% drop in GLENORIE based on a decrease in median home prices for the past three months.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 7.84% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 1345th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Glenorie sits about 44 kilometres north‑west of the Sydney central business district, spanning the boundary between The Hills Shire and Hornsby Shire in Greater Western Sydney. 

The suburb recorded a population of 3,792 at the 2021 census, with a median age of around 43 years.

Approximately 76.5 per cent of residents were born in Australia, followed by England at 4.1 per cent. English is spoken exclusively in about 79 per cent of homes, alongside Arabic and Italian. Catholic (36.7 per cent), Anglican (14.6 per cent) and no‑religion affiliations dominate the religious landscape.

Almost all dwellings are separate houses on large lots, with a median monthly mortgage of around $3,000.

English‑named from “Upper Dural” until settling on Glenorie in 1894, the suburb developed along the convict‑built Great North Road.

Glenorie’s terrain rises to approximately 165 metres and features rural residential zones with orchards, plant nurseries, and gardens.

Transport relies heavily on private vehicles via Old Northern Road and surrounding rural roads, with no railway station nearby.

Council‑operated buses link Glenorie to Hornsby, Castle Hill and other Hills District centres.

Residents access shopping and services at Glenorie Village, home to a bakery, café, gym and RSL club, while larger shopping centres lie in Castle Hill and Hornsby.

Educational facilities include Glenorie Public School (established in 1888) and Hillside Public School, with secondary students attending schools in Galston, such as Galston High, and other nearby suburbs.

Heritage features include sections of the Old Great North Road and the convict‑built road formations.

Recreational opportunities centre on adjacent bushland reserves and Galston Gorge, offering walking, mountain biking and horse‑riding trails through native forests.

Community life in Glenorie reflects a rural-residential character, with strong local engagement at the RSL, village shops, and school events, anchored by its open spaces and semi-rural setting.

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