Glen Innes (NSW)

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Evaluations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside address details verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, suggest the suburb of Glen Innes has a population of approximately 6,300 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 81 individuals (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a headcount of 6,219 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 6,296, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 27 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 31 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The post-Census expansion rate of 1.3% for the suburb of Glen Innes is within 1.4 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (2.7%), showing competitive growth. Net population expansion was mostly driven by interstate arrivals, which made up roughly 66.0% of the total demographic growth over recent timeframes.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and manual occupations, with a solid footprint in essential public services and an unemployment rate of 6.5%, according to aggregated regional statistics compiled by Districts. As of March 2026, there are 2,751 employed residents, though the jobless rate sits 2.4% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Additionally, the workforce participation rate of 55.2% is considerably lower than the regional average of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a minor 9.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to aggregated postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Glen Innes recorded a median income of $36,470 and an average income of $44,139. These figures are lower than the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at roughly $40,234 for the median and $48,694 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Glen Innes rank between the 1st and 4th percentiles across the country. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 - 799, containing 33.9% of residents ( people), whereas the leading bracket for the broader region is - at . The presence of of the population in weekly income brackets below points to economic constraints for many households. Residents retain of their income after meeting housing costs, a figure that sits in the rd percentile nationally.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 90.4% separate houses and 9.6% semi-detached dwellings, townhouses, or apartments, compared to the Regional NSW split of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Glen Innes were notably higher than the regional average, standing at 44.3%, while the remaining properties were split between mortgaged homes (25.0%) and rental properties (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was registered at $1,068, which is considerably lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733. Similarly, the median weekly rent of $230 was lower than the regional rate of $330. On a national level, mortgage outlays in the suburb of Glen Innes are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well below the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the largest household type at 60.2%, consisting of couples without children at 28.9%, couples with children at 17.4%, and single-parent homes at 12.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 39.8% of the total, dominated by single-person dwellings at 36.9%, with group houses accounting for 2.8%. The average household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The region presents low levels of tertiary education, with university qualification rates at 14.6%, which is considerably lower than the NSW state average of 32.2%. This difference highlights a clear focus area for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 30.9%.

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Public transit networks include 238 active stops within the suburb of Glen Innes, comprising bus services. These stops accommodate 23 unique routes, which provide a combined total of 216 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their nearest transit point. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb for employment. Private cars remain the primary commute method at 90%, while 8% of workers walk to their jobs. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. A minor 9.8% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was held during pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators point to notable difficulties in the suburb of Glen Innes, according to Districts analysis of mortality rates and the occurrence of long-term health conditions across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 44% of the population (~2,802 people) holding cover. This compares to 51.9% of individuals across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are low, with citizenship at 87.8%, Australian-born residents at 92.0%, and monolingual English speakers at 97.0% of the household population. Christianity represents the main religious affiliation, accounted for by 63.2% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 49 years in the suburb of Glen Innes is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and sits well above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW distribution, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 12.1%, while the 35 - 44 bracket is under-represented at 8.4%. The proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 is also higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since 2021, this 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 10.2% to 12.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 10.8% to 9.5%. Projections to 2041 point to shifts in the local age structure, with the + bracket expected to grow by individuals (), rising from to . Seniors aged + are expected to account for of total population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Glen Innes currently has an estimated 315 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 182 children aged 0-2 and 122 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 326 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 498. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.