Glenbawn
NSWGlenbawn is a stable suburb in NSW with 89 residents.
- SAL code
- 11659
- SA2
- 106041129
- Population
- 89
- LGA
- Upper Hunter
Glenbawn, NSW had 89 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 38. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,440 a month. Around 78.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 47.8%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 77.4% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?89
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: +0.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,250/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
38
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?4/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.4%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?7
Upper Hunter · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Scone Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Glenbawn suburb alone is ~89 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 8,042 to 8,425 over 24 years, averaging 0.2% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Aberdeen PS73.2%
- Scone PS 13.5%
- Belltrees PS 13.3%
Secondary
Scone HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (77.4%), owner-occupied (78%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
5 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 55.3% | 63.11 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 21.2% | 24.21 km² |
| RU4 | ZoneRural | 17.5% | 19.98 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 5.6% | 6.35 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 0.5% | 0.52 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.