Glen Innes
NSW 2370 • Rest of NSW
About Glen Innes
Glen Innes is a historic regional town on the New England Tablelands in northern New South Wales, situated at an elevation of 1,109 metres above sea level. With a population of around 6,200, it has a median age of 49 and a predominantly Australian-born community with strong English, Irish, and Scottish heritage. The town serves as the administrative centre of the Glen Innes Severn local government area and has a notable Indigenous population of around 9%.
Glen Innes is renowned for its Celtic heritage, celebrated annually at the Australian Celtic Festival and through the Australian Standing Stones monument in Centennial Parklands. The town offers a peaceful country lifestyle with affordable housing, heritage-listed buildings including the Post Office and Railway Station, and access to stunning national parks. The main street features both Coles and Woolworths, along with independent shops and cafes. Retirees, families, and tree-changers are drawn to the cooler climate, strong community spirit, and proximity to World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks.
Glen Innes falls under postcode 2370 and is governed by Glen Innes Severn Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Armidale (south) / Tenterfield (north) 1.5-2 hrs to Armidale
- Local community transport — Glen Innes town services Various
Commute to Armidale (nearest regional centre)
🛣️ Regional town; Sydney is approximately 600km / 7 hours drive. Nearest airport with regular services is Armidale.
Compact town centre with most services on Grey Street; residential areas spread out
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesGrey Street Glen Innes 2370 NSW -
WoolworthsCnr Wentworth And Grey Streets Glen Innes 2370 NSW
Schools
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Glen Innes High School ICSEA 9266732 1322 Edwards St
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Glen Innes Public School ICSEA 903171 Church St
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Glen Innes West Infants School ICSEA 8986732 2459 Coronation Ave
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161 Church Street
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Red Range Public School ICSEA 8586734 2257 34-40 PARKES ST
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 6 heritage-listed places in or near Glen Innes, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Glen Innes by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Glen Innes Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Glen Innes" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
41 state housing + 52 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 131
- 2. New Zealand 59
- 3. India 42
- 4. Nepal 36
- 5. Philippines 21
- 6. Germany 17
- 7. China 15
- 8. Scotland 11
- 9. South Africa 11
- 10. Netherlands 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)