Glenfield Park

Glenfield Park has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Glenfield Park was around 5,517 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 439 people (8.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,078 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,506 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2025 and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,802 persons per square kilometer in Glenfield Park, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 8.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (2.2%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods in Glenfield Park.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected in Glenfield Park, with an increase of 390 persons anticipated by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects an overall increase of 6.9% over the 16-year period from 2025 to 2041.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Glenfield Park when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Glenfield Park averaged approximately 29 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 148 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.8 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, with new properties constructed at an average value of $393,000. This financial year has seen $740,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Glenfield Park recorded 13.0% higher construction activity per person over the five-year period, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consisted of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (92.0%). With around 201 people per dwelling approval, Glenfield Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenfield Park is projected to add 379 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, Glenfield Road Upgrades in Wagga Wagga, Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, and Undurra Drive Pavement Rehabilitation. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Glenfield Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Glenfield Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation from essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in Glenfield Park was 4.5% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In this month, 2,489 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Glenfield Park was similar to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses showed that only 5.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Glenfield Park had a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 1.6% compared to Regional NSW's average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas revealed that over a 12-month period, the labour force decreased by 3.4% alongside a 3.8% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered insights into potential future demand within Glenfield Park. 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. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenfield Park's employment mix suggested that local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Glenfield Park's median taxpayer income was $54,560 and average income was $66,553 in financial year 2023, according to AreaSearch aggregated postcode level ATO data. This is slightly below the national average. Regional NSW had a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 during the same period. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,191 (median) and $73,421 (average), based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Glenfield Park's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly in the 2021 Census figures, between the 36th and 51st percentiles. The predominant income cohort was 37.9% (2,090 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, reflecting broader area patterns where 29.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Glenfield Park, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile.

Glenfield Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Glenfield Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. In contrast, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenfield Park stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.3% and rented ones at 36.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,406, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Glenfield Park was $330, matching Regional NSW's figure but significantly below the national average of $375. Nationally, Glenfield Park's mortgage repayments were notably lower at $1,406 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Glenfield Park has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 26.6% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 29.1% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Regional NSW average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (31.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows that Glenfield Park has 30 active transport stops operating within it. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 32 individual routes, providing a total of 568 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 274 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Glenfield Park is primarily residential, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 81 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Glenfield Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

A range of health conditions impact both younger and older age cohorts, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,937 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (11.0%) and mental health issues (9.8%), while 63.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Glenfield Park has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (998 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Glenfield Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenfield Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.9% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.9% born in Australia, and 89.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenfield Park, making up 62.5% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (29.5%), English (29.4%), and Irish (8.4%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 7.8% in Glenfield Park than the regional average of 4.6%. Samoan representation is also higher at 0.2%, compared to the regional figure of 0.1%. German representation is slightly higher at 3.5%, compared to the regional figure of 3.1%.

Glenfield Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Glenfield Park's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Regional NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Glenfield Park at 15.8%, compared to the Regional NSW average. Meanwhile, the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented locally at 9.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 14.4% of Glenfield Park's population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.2% to 10.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Glenfield Park's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 151 residents to reach 499. However, both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.