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

Glenwood's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 16,066. This figure represents an increase of 237 individuals, a 1.5% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded 15,829 people. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 16,005 in June 2024 and seven new addresses validated post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 3,137 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenwood in the upper quartile nationally as assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.4% of recent overall population growth in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using a 2021 base year are applied. Growth rates by age group are projected for all areas between 2032 and 2041. Based on these projections, national areas are expected to experience lower quartile growth, with Glenwood anticipated to increase by 275 persons to 2041. This reflects a total gain of 1.3% over the 17-year period, as per the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Glenwood has recorded approximately eight residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 40 homes have been approved, with zero approved so far in FY26. The population has fallen during this period, yet development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $373,000. This financial year, $100,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. Glenwood has significantly less development activity than Greater Sydney overall. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Compared nationally, Glenwood's development level is lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction in the area has been detached houses, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 2290 people per dwelling approval, Glenwood reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenwood is projected to add 214 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.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 33 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Norwest City, Norwest Private Hospital, Norwest Quarter, and Essentia Smart Townhomes developed by Mulpha Norwest. 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 strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%.

In September 2025, 10,367 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Glenwood was 80.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 51.6% of residents worked from home as of September 2025. Key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Glenwood had a particular specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Construction employment was limited at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Glenwood SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $67,561 and an average of $80,403 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $73,547 (median) and $87,527 (average). Census data reveals household incomes rank exceptionally at the 97th percentile ($3,068 weekly). The data shows that 31.7% of residents (5,092 people) fall within the $4,000+ bracket, unlike trends in the region where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. This indicates a substantial proportion of high earners (51.5% above $3,000/week) throughout Glenwood. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Glenwood, as per the latest Census, comprised 97.4% houses and 2.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenwood was at 24.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Glenwood was $590, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glenwood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 8.2%, with lone person households at 7.0% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.5 people, which 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

Glenwood's educational attainment exceeds national averages significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 43.7% possess university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. 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% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary, 10.3% in secondary, 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

Glenwood has 98 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 38 different routes, together providing 5625 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest stop is 174 meters. Glenwood is predominantly residential, with most commuters travelling outwards. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 81% of residents. Train use stands at 9%, and bus use at 7%.

On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 51.6% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 803 trips is made daily, 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

Glenwood's health outcomes, assessed by AreaSearch, show remarkable results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The area has a high rate of private health cover at approximately 60% of its total population of 9,559 people. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.1% and 5.6% of residents respectively. Notably, 77.7% of Glenwood's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Despite strong health outcomes among seniors in Glenwood, they rank 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 54.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenwood, comprising 43.8% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category makes up 12.2%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other at 23.9% (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Indian at 17.4% (higher than the regional average of 3.6%), and Australian at 13.1%. There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.9% compared to 2.0% regionally, Sri Lankan at 1.5% compared to 0.3%, and Spanish at 0.8% compared to 0.6%.

Glenwood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Glenwood's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 18.1% of Glenwood's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 15.4% to 18.1%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 2.7% to 4.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.9% to 14.2%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped from 16.8% to 15.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 65%, reaching 1,070 people from the current 647. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 81% of the projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.