Glenfield

Glenfield lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Glenfield's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 10,890. This figure represents an increase of 354 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,536. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,758 in June 2025 and an additional 155 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,557 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration was the primary driver of Glenfield's recent population growth.

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, AreaSearch employs 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Glenfield is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with an expected increase of 5,464 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects a total gain of 49.0% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Glenfield according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Glenfield has received approximately 33 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 167 homes. As of FY26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling were added between FY21 and FY25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, the average has increased to 5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction value of development projects in Glenfield is $189,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenfield has significantly less development activity, 52.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This limited new supply also reflects market maturity and possible development constraints nationally. New development consists of 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living to suit downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options. Glenfield shows a developed market with around 491 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by approximately 5,332 residents.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Glenfield has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Hurlstone Agricultural High School Redevelopment, Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, West Glenfield Development, and Glenfield Industrial Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Glenfield exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Glenfield has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% as of December 2025. This rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glenfield is high at 75.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 38.0% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Glenfield has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 5.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 6.6%, while labour force grew by 7.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

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

The Glenfield SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,658 and an average income of $66,200 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $64,712 (median) and $73,032 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Glenfield are around the 64th percentile nationally. The income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is dominant, with 38.3% of residents (4,170 people) falling into this category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Glenfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Glenfield, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 69.3% houses and 30.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenfield was at 22.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenfield was $2,167 as of June 2021, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Glenfield was recorded at $420 during the same period, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glenfield's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375 as of June 2021.

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

Family households account for 82.0% of all households, consisting of 48.4% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 15.9% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Glenfield aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Glenfield's educational attainment exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 38.5% possess university qualifications, compared to 22.3% in the SA4 region and 24.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 17.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Glenfield has 64 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 routes, providing a total of 3,497 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 160 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from Glenfield's primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 71%, while train usage stands at 21%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 38% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 499 trips per day, equating to approximately 54 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Glenfield is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Glenfield. AreaSearch's assessment shows marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts due to a range of health conditions.

Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,673 people), slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (6.4%) and diabetes (5.9%). About 75.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Glenfield has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,381 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings.

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

Glenfield has a high level of cultural diversity, with 56.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.8% born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenfield, making up 45.1%. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 17.5%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 29.4%, higher than the regional average of 16.0%. Australian ancestry is lower than average at 12.5% and English ancestry is also lower at 11.9%. Notable overrepresentation exists for Samoan (2.3%), Indian (11.7%) and Filipino (4.5%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 3.6% and 2.0% respectively.

Glenfield's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Glenfield's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.7%). In the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 11.5% to 12.5%, while the 85+ cohort declined from 3.1% to 1.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Glenfield's age profile will significantly change, with the strongest projected growth in the 15-24 age group (77%), adding 1,052 residents to reach a total of 2,414.