Glenbrook, New South Wales

Overlooking Glenbrook Creek and the Blue Mountains line

Glenbrook is a town in the bottom part of the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 63 kilometres (39 mi) west of the centre of Sydney, in the local government area of the Blue Mountains. As of the 2021 Australian census Glenbrook had a population of 5,078 people.

Glenbrook lies between Lapstone and Blaxland at a height of 163 metres (535 feet) and is approximately a 50-minute drive from Sydney. It is home to many cafes, while offering various tourist attractions, including weekend markets, recreational opportunities and native plants and animals.

The town takes its name from Glenbrook Creek, which is on the southern side of the village and must be crossed to enter parts of the Blue Mountains National Park. Glenbrook retains many old homes and buildings throughout the village, although most of these are not open to everyone.

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