Glendenning - Dean Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Glendenning - Dean Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Glendenning-Dean Park's population, as of Aug 2025, is around 8,392, reflecting an increase of 18 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was recorded at 8,374. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. As of June 2024, the estimated resident population was 8,398. Additionally, 16 new addresses were validated since the Census date. The population density as of Aug 2025 is 1,632 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch.

Since the 2021 Census, Glendenning-Dean Park's growth rate of 0.2% places it within 2.9 percentage points of its SA3 area (3.1%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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. Based on the latest population numbers and projected demographic shifts, Glendenning-Dean Park is expected to grow by 245 persons to 2041, with an increase of 2.9% in total over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Glendenning - Dean Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Glendenning - Dean Park recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY2020-21 to FY2025-26, 85 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY2026 so far. The average construction value of new properties was $324,000.

This year, there have been $45.7 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glendenning - Dean Park has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 28th percentile nationally for housing choices. Recent construction comprised 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% attached dwellings. The population is projected to grow by 247 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to meet demand comfortably.

Looking ahead, Glendenning - Dean Park is expected to grow by 247 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Glendenning - Dean Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Australian Development Group's 860-Apartment Project, Marsden Park Strategic Town Centre, Richmond Road Upgrade from Elara Boulevard to Heritage Road, and Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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The employment environment in Glendenning - Dean Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Glendenning - Dean Park has an unemployment rate of 3.8% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year. As of this date, 4,993 residents are in work, with a workforce participation rate of 62.7%.

The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (2.1 times the regional level), but is under-represented in professional & technical services (4.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%). The ratio of workers to residents indicates above-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9%, labour force by 6.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. NSW employment contracted by 0.41% to Sep-25 (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to Glendenning - Dean Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

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

Glendenning-Dean Park has a median taxpayer income of $55,623 and an average of $61,557 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on a 10.6% increase in wages from June 2022 to March 2025, the estimated median income would be approximately $61,519 and the average around $68,082 by March 2025. The 2021 Census ranks Glendenning-Dean Park's household income at the 71st percentile ($2,073 weekly) and personal income at the 52nd percentile. Predominantly, locals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (43.6%, or 3,658 people), similar to metropolitan regions (30.9%). Housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Glendenning - Dean Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Glendenning - Dean Park, as per the latest Census, 96.4% of dwellings were houses with 3.6% being other types such as semi-detached or apartments. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glendenning - Dean Park was at 18.7%, lower than Sydney metro's level, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.9% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,000. Weekly rent median was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Glendenning - Dean Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Glendenning - Dean Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.2% of all households, consisting of 51.4% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.8%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational attainment in Glendenning - Dean Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 26.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (22.1%). Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.1% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education.

Glendenning - Dean Park has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,267 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024) and offering balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby.

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

Glendenning-Dean Park has 52 active public transport stops, all bus services. These stops are served by 30 different routes, offering a total of 1,562 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 192 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 223 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Glendenning - Dean Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Glendenning-Dean Park demonstrates above-average health outcomes with prevalence of common health conditions low among its general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% (~4246 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 47.8%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (impacting 7.5%) and diabetes (6.5%), while 73.4% report being completely clear of medical ailments. This compares to 71.2% across Greater Sydney. In Glendenning-Dean Park, 12.1% of residents are aged 65 or over (1013 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 13.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Glendenning - Dean Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glendenning-Dean Park has a high cultural diversity, with 44.8% of its population born overseas and 48.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glendenning-Dean Park, making up 57.3% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 8.8%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (21.8%), Australian (16.8%), and English (13.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Filipino is overrepresented at 12.2% compared to the regional figure of 10.3%, Hungarian at 1.2% versus 0.3%, and Samoan at 2.1% against a regional average of 3.6%.

Glendenning - Dean Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Glendenning-Dean Park's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glendenning-Dean Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.9%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.6% to 14.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Glendenning-Dean Park. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 127%, adding 342 residents and reaching a total of 612. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 94% of the population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 age group and the 0-4 age group.