Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough's population is 25,834 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 1,246 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,588. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 25,400 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,178 persons per square kilometer. Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough's growth rate of 5.1% exceeded the SA3 area's 4.0%. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.6% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends project above median population growth outside capital cities. By 2041, Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough is expected to grow by 4,453 persons, reflecting a total gain of 15.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough when compared nationally

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough has seen approximately 55 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY21 and FY25276 homes were approved, with an additional 32 approved in FY26 to date. On average, this region sees 3.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This supply lagging demand scenario typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $282,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, $17.7 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough experiences roughly half the building activity per person and ranks in the 41st percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strong demand for established homes. This is also below the national average, implying an area dominated by established housing with potential planning constraints.

Recent construction consists of 62% standalone homes and 38% medium to high-density housing, including townhouses and apartments, offering diverse price points from family homes to affordable compact living. This shift indicates decreasing developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles needing more varied, affordable housing options. With around 439 people per approval, the area suggests a mature market. By 2041, Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough is projected to gain 4,019 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 58 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Glendale City Centre Expansion, Vida - 2 Turrug Street Whitebridge, Cardiff Strategic Planning Framework, and Garden Suburb. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.0%. As of September 2025, 13,958 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is higher at 70.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses in this area, 24.7% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with notable concentration in healthcare (1.3 times the regional average). Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.4% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparison. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,745 and an average of $69,900. Nationally, the averages were $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,038 (median) and $76,093 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data places Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough at the 54th percentile nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 35.3% of residents (9,119 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the regional pattern where 29.9% occupy this range. Housing costs consume 15.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted in 2016, comprised 89.6% houses and 10.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough was recorded at 33.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.5%) or rented (23.6%). In terms of housing finance, the median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,885 as of 2021, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $380 during the same period. Nationally, Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 recorded in 2021, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375 as of 2021.

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 73.5% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 23.4% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough trail residents aged 15 and above have an educational qualification rate of 23.9%, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.9% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 28.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.9% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough has 304 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 126 routes that facilitate 5,307 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living within 150 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 95%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 758 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 17 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Health performance in Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 54% of the total population (~13,924 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.3% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 62.8% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions compared to average. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (4,205 people), which is lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 89.1% born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 51.3%. This is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 55.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Scottish (8.5%). Notably, Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.5%), Macedonian (0.5% vs 0.4%), and Polish (0.9% vs 0.5%) were overrepresented compared to the regional averages.

Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Glendale-Cardiff-Hillsborough is 37 years, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and close to Australia's national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are prominent at 15.4%, while the 65-74 group is smaller at 8.3% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.9% to 15.4%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 55-64 group has decreased from 11.5% to 10.1%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 9.7% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 1,404 people (37%), from 3,787 to 5,192. Meanwhile, the 65-74 group is expected to decrease by 74 residents.