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 August 2025, stands at approximately 8,392 people. This figure represents an increase of 18 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,374. The estimated resident population of 8,398 in June 2024, combined with validated new addresses, supports this inference. The population density is around 1,632 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glendenning-Dean Park's growth rate of 0.2% since the census places it within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 54.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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 projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated across statistical areas nationally. Glendenning-Dean Park is expected to grow by 245 persons to 2041, with an increase of approximately 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 has recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 85 homes have been approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY26. The population decline over recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choices for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $324,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen $45.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glendenning - Dean Park has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person. Nationally, it places among the 28th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes.

This is below average nationally, possibly due to the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 85% detached houses and 15% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 632 people per dwelling approval, Glendenning - Dean Park reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Glendenning - Dean Park is expected to grow by approximately 247 residents by 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones 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 most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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

Glendenning - Dean Park has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%. As of June 2025, 4,993 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 62.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9% and labour force increased by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 had a median taxpayer income of $55,623 and an average income of $61,557 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average for that year. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average income of $80,856 during the same period. As of September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $62,637 and an average income of $69,319 in Glendenning - Dean Park. The 2021 Census data shows household income ranked at the 71st percentile ($2,073 weekly) and personal income at the 52nd percentile for the area. The earnings profile indicates that 43.6% of locals (3,658 people) predominantly fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, reflecting a pattern similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income in Glendenning - Dean Park, 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

Glendenning-Dean Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.4% houses and 3.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glendenning-Dean Park stood at 18.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.9% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's $2,000. Weekly rent in Glendenning-Dean Park was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and 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, including 51.4% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.8%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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 at 32.9%, comprising 12.1% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Glendenning - Dean Park's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,267 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024) with balanced educational opportunities. These 3 schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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. These are served by 30 different bus routes, offering a total of 1,562 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 192 meters.

There are approximately 223 daily trips across all routes, which translates to around 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 shows better health outcomes than average, with fewer common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher prevalence of these conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% (~4,246 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 47.8%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.5%) and diabetes (6.5%). About 73.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.2% in Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 12.1% (1,013 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 level of cultural diversity, with 44.8% of its population born overseas and 48.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 57.3% of the population in Glendenning-Dean Park. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 8.8% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (21.8%), Australian (16.8%), and English (13.3%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 12.2% compared to the regional average of 10.3%, Hungarian at 1.2% compared to 0.3%, and Samoan at 2.1% compared to 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 the present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.9%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.6% to 14.7%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Glendenning-Dean Park. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 127%, adding 342 residents and reaching a total of 612. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 94% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups.