Glendenning

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Glendenning is around 5,162, a decrease of 34 people from the 2021 Census figure of 5,196. This decline reflects an inferred resident population of 5,164, based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses since the Census date and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. The population density is approximately 1,518 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed around 55% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections until 2041, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas.

According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 45 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 65-74 age group, projected to increase by 185 people.

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

Glendenning averaged approximately six new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated thirty-one homes. As of April 2026, four approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, with new supply likely meeting demand and offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $324,000, under regional levels.

In the current financial year ending June 2026, $36.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glendenning has significantly less development activity, with 55.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. The area's level of building activity is also below national averages, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, sustaining Glendenning's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With an average of around 1165 people per approval, Glendenning shows a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

Glendenning has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are 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.

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

Glendenning's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%. AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data for this calculation. As of June 2025, 3,119 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Glendenning was 65.9%, surpassing Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Glendenning had a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident, as at the Census, indicated substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offered insights into potential future demand within Glendenning. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, were mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glendenning's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years. These figures were based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Glendenning was $58,496 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $64,737. These figures align with national averages and compare to Greater Sydney's levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $65,872 (median) and $72,900 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 78th percentile ($2,203 weekly), while personal income is at the 60th percentile. Distribution data shows 45.3% of locals (2,338 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. High housing costs consume 18.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Glendenning's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 97.3% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glendenning stood at 14.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented ones at 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,000. Weekly rent median in Glendenning was $430, higher than Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Glendenning's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 89.2% of all households, including 57.4% who are couples with children, 15.5% who are couples without children, and another 15.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households comprising 9.2% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

The educational profile of Glendenning exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Glendenning trail regional benchmarks: 28.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 31.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (20.0%). Educational participation is high: 34.6% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (12.9%), secondary (9.0%), and tertiary (5.6%) levels.

Glendenning Public School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School serve a total of 891 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1033) indicating balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available in surrounding areas.

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

Glendenning has 28 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 24 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,267 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in Glendenning is considered good, with residents on average located 219 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 181 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glendenning's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Glendenning's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately March 2021, Glendenning has private health cover at around 53% (~2712 people), exceeding Greater Sydney's average of 47.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.7%) and diabetes (6.1%). About 76.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.2% in Greater Sydney. As of March 2021, approximately 9.4% (~485 people) are aged 65 or older, lower than Greater Sydney's 13.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Glendenning 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 47.0% of its population born overseas and 51.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glendenning, accounting for 55.4% of people. However, the category 'Other' is significantly overrepresented, comprising 11.4% of the population compared to Greater Sydney's average of 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (24.1%), Australian (16.5%), and Filipino (14.1%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 3.6%, Indian at 11.1% versus 5.6%, and Spanish at 1.0% compared to 0.7%.

Glendenning's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Glendenning has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glendenning has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of residents aged 65-74 has grown from 5.1% to 6.7%. Conversely, the population of residents aged 35-44 has declined from 16.8% to 16.0%. By 2041, Glendenning's population is forecasted to experience significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 129%, adding 166 residents to reach a total of 296. This growth will be predominantly driven by the aging of residents aged 65 and older, who are expected to represent 92% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the populations of residents aged 25-34 and 0-4 are anticipated to decline.