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Glebe 2037 suburb insights

Located in the City of Sydney council area, Glebe (2037) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Glebe is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Glebe?

Can I afford Glebe?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Glebe? Based on the suburb median of $1,100,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$5,430/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
71.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$880,000 loan
20% deposit ($220,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 71% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Glebe71.4%
Sydney median income60.5%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Glebe?

Rental market in Glebe

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
Dec 22: $850 per week (57 bonds)Mar 23: $900 per week (77 bonds)Jun 23: $975 per week (79 bonds)Sep 23: $995 per week (125 bonds)Dec 23: $990 per week (103 bonds)Mar 24: $1,050 per week (125 bonds)Jun 24: $980 per week (111 bonds)Sep 24: $1,050 per week (130 bonds)Dec 24: $1,025 per week (92 bonds)Mar 25: $1,100 per week (153 bonds)Jun 25: $1,100 per week (83 bonds)Sep 25: $1,100 per week (118 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Pyrmont2009
$980$120
1.2 km away
Ultimo2007
$1,050$50
1.2 km away
Camperdown2050
$950$150
1.2 km away
Annandale2038
$800$300
1.5 km away
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.

Lifestyle

Glebe Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Glebe

9
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:21 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
1.1pphm
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.

Change

How might Glebe change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Glebe change?

Investor activity in Glebe

2037 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Glebe with another suburb

Also in City of Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.

Alexandria 2015Camperdown 2050Chippendale 2008Darlinghurst 2010

Other Inner West suburbs

Annandale 2038Ashfield 2131Balmain 2041Dulwich Hill 2203Leichhardt 2040Marrickville 2204Newtown 2042Rozelle 2039

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2037?
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.

Explore Glebe in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Glebe 2037: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.