Thinking about buying your first home in Glebe (2037)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Glebe is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Glebe a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Glebe (2037) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Glebe suits professionals and couples who want inner-city convenience without paying Surry Hills or Paddington prices for a unit. At a median unit price of $1,100,000, it is still a serious commitment, but the walkability score of 90, 121 cafes and 85 transport stops within 1.6 kilometres make car-free living genuinely practical. The selective Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is a real draw for families who can stretch to a house, though at $2,582,500 that is a very long stretch.
Who would not love it
The house median has fallen 6.6 per cent year-on-year, which matters if you are buying at the top of your budget and need stability. With only 35 per cent owner-occupiers and 61 per cent renters, the neighbourhood has a transient character that some buyers find unsettling. First home buyers are locked out of the stamp duty concession at both price points. The composite safety grade is flagged as insufficient in the data, and that deserves direct attention before you commit.
What to verify before you bid
- The safety grade is rated insufficient. Request crime statistics from NSW Police for the Glebe local area command and walk the specific streets around any property at night. - With 46 per cent of dwellings being flats and only 5 per cent separate houses, strata levies and building defect histories are critical. Obtain a full strata report, including the capital works fund balance, for any unit you consider. - The house median is based on only 54 sales. Confirm comparable sales on your specific street before relying on the suburb-wide figure.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Glebe?
BOCSAR · GLEBE 2037
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K22,38912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+179%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableCity of Sydney
Within LGA: City of Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT51%935 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES34%611 reports
ASSAULT15%275 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED33%
NON-DOMESTIC67%
Across 265 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Glebe
8
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Ultimo-UTS station · 1.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
NO₂i
1.0pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Ultimo-UTS station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 118 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,100per week
Sep 2025 · 118 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2037
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2037. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Glebe is the primary suburb with postcode 2037 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Glebe is the main locality.
Which local government area is Glebe in?
Glebe (2037) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Glebe?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Glebe (2037) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Glebe flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Glebe. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Glebe?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Glebe (2037), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Glebe (2037) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Glebe (2037). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Glebe changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Glebe (2037) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
