Glenwood
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Glenwood's population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is 16,005 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 176 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,829. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,005 in June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,126 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenwood in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, statistical areas across the nation are anticipated to have lower quartile growth. Glenwood is expected to increase by 275 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 1.7% 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 approximately eight new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling forty homes. As of FY26 so far, zero approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet development activity has been adequate relative to the population decline, which is positive for buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $654,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction.

In FY26, $100,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus compared to Greater Sydney. Glenwood shows substantially reduced construction compared to the national average, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings due to constrained new construction. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining Glenwood's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location currently has approximately 2290 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections show Glenwood adding 275 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Glenwood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects that could impact this particular area. Notable projects include Matthew Pearce Public School Upgrade, Norwest City, Norwest Private Hospital, and Norwest Quarter. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glenwood performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Glenwood has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in the year ending June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.5%.

As of June 2025, 10,725 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 69.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among Glenwood residents included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Finance & insurance had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, construction was under-represented at 5.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment stable at 1.6%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% with a slight unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May 2025 projected national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenwood's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Glenwood's median income among taxpayers was $63,726 during financial year 2022. The average income stood at $77,044 in the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Glenwood's median income will be approximately $71,762, based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022. The average income is estimated to reach around $86,759 by the same period. Census data indicates that household incomes in Glenwood rank at the 97th percentile ($3,068 weekly). Income distribution shows that 31.7% of individuals earn over $4,000 weekly, while regional levels have a higher proportion (30.9%) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. A substantial percentage, 51.5%, exceeds $3,000 weekly in Glenwood, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing expenses account for 14.6% of income. Residents rank within the 97th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Glenwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Glenwood, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.7% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Sydney metro's dwelling structure which comprised 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Regarding home ownership, Glenwood had a rate of 24.9%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (55.3%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenwood was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent figure for Glenwood stood at $590 compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Glenwood's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 91.8% of all households, including 64.0% couples with children, 17.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 8.2%, with lone person households at 7.0% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household size is 3.5 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

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

Glenwood's educational attainment significantly exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 43.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 13.4%.

Educational participation is 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. Glenwood's four schools have a combined enrollment of 3,368 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1102. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.3, indicating Glenwood serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Glenwood has 69 active public transport stops, operating from March 2018 to present. These are served by a mix of buses along 38 individual routes, facilitating 3,601 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 514 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 52 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

Glenwood's health outcomes show exceptional results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The private health cover rate stands at approximately 58% of the total population (9,250 people). Asthma and diabetes were found to be the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.1% and 5.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.7%, reported being completely free from medical ailments compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. Glenwood has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.7% (1,867 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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's population is diverse, with 54.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenwood, practiced by 43.8%. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 17.2% of Glenwood's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.9%), Indian (17.4%), and Australian (13.1%). Filipino, Sri Lankan, and Spanish ethnicities show notable divergences in representation: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.9%, Sri Lankan at 1.5%, and Spanish at 0.8%.

Glenwood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Glenwood's median age in 2021 was 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group accounted for 18.1% of Glenwood's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower compared to the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 15-24 age group has increased from 15.4% to 18.1%, while the 75-84 cohort grew from 2.7% to 4.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.9% to 14.2%, and the 35-44 age group dropped from 16.8% to 15.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 66%, reaching 1,070 people from its current total of 645. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 80% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.