GlenburnVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3717 · Murrindindi
Daily life in Glenburn is characterized by a strong sense of community and rural charm. The majority of residents commute by car, with 53.9% driving to work, while 17.6% work from home, which is lower than the Victorian average of 25.7%. The suburb's employment landscape is diverse, with a significant number of residents working as managers (23.3%) and technicians and trades workers (20.7%).
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Glenburn
Houses · Glenburn is a quiet market for houses: 5 sales in the 12 months to August 2026, with a median around $910,000.
Houses
$910k
median of 5 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $905k and $950k.
Last sold two to four months ago
5 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $910k |
The read
What living here is actually like
Glenburn is a small rural community with a total population of 440 people. The median age in Glenburn is 50, which is significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The gender distribution is fairly balanced, with 50.9% male and 49.1% female. Families in Glenburn predominantly consist of couples without children, making up 53.4% of households, while couples with children account for 32.8%. The suburb has a high percentage of family households at 81.6%, with an average of 2.6 people per household.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Glenburn · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 75 |
| Families | 70 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- Higher median age of 50, indicating a mature community
- Owner-dominated housing with 45.0% owned outright
- Rural setting may appeal to retirees seeking tranquility
- Low unemployment rate of 3.0%
Against the state
How Glenburn differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 17.6% |
| Drove a car | 53.9% |
| Public transport | 2.1% |
| Walked only | 3.6% |
| Car passenger | 1.6% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Low unemployment rate of 3.0% compared to the Victorian average of 5.0%
- High percentage of separate houses at 100.0% compared to 73.4% in Victoria
- Significant proportion of residents working from home at 17.6%
- Majority of residents born in Australia at 75.8%
- Owner-dominated housing with 45.0% owned outright
Things to be aware of
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher at 13.3% compared to 29.2% in Victoria
- Median age of 50, which may not appeal to younger buyers
- Limited public transport usage at 2.1%
- Higher median monthly mortgage of $2050
- Lower percentage of residents with no health conditions at 53.3% compared to 61.0% in Victoria
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.