Glenwood

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Glenwood's population is around 16,068 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 239 people (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,829 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,005 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,138 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 74.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 275 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 1.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Glenwood is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Glenwood has averaged around 8 new dwelling approvals each year, with 40 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 1 so far in FY-26. Given the population has fallen over this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $373,000. Additionally, $100,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenwood shows substantially reduced construction. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 2290 people per dwelling approval, Glenwood reflects a highly mature market.

Looking ahead, Glenwood is expected to grow by 212 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 33 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Norwest City, Norwest Private Hospital, Norwest Quarter, and Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Glenwood rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Glenwood has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.5%, and 2.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,353 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 51.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.8% versus the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Glenwood. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Glenwood SA2's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Glenwood SA2's median income among taxpayers is $67,561 and the average income stands at $80,403, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $73,547 (median) and $87,527 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank exceptionally at the 97th percentile ($3,068 weekly). Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 31.7% earning $4000+ weekly (5,093 residents), differing from patterns across regional levels where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 51.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 97th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Glenwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Glenwood, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.4% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Glenwood was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 24.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (55.3%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $590, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Glenwood's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 91.8% of all households, comprising 64.0% couples with children, 17.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 8.2%, with lone person households at 7.0% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size of 3.5 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Glenwood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Glenwood significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (13.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 98 active transport stops operating within Glenwood comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 38 individual routes, collectively providing 5,625 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 9% by train and 7% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 51.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 803 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenwood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Glenwood, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (9,560 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and diabetes, impacting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents, respectively, while 77.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,968 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Glenwood is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 54.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.0% born overseas. The main religion in Glenwood is Christianity, which makes up 43.8% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 12.2% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Glenwood are Other, comprising 23.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian, comprising 17.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and Australian, comprising 13.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.9% of Glenwood (vs 2.0% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.5% (vs 0.3%) and Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).

Glenwood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 37, Glenwood is equal to the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 15 - 24 age group shows strong representation at 18.4% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 9.1%. This 15 - 24 concentration is well above the national 12.5%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 15.4% to 18.4% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 2.7% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 13.8% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 16.8% to 14.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 56% (382 people), reaching 1,070 from 687. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 81% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.