Glenfield Park

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

As of Nov 2025, Glenfield Park's population is estimated at around 5,552 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,078 people, a rise of 474 individuals (9.3%). The recent resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 5,490, considering latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,814 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glenfield Park's growth rate since the 2021 census exceeded both SA3 area (3.9%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Glenfield Park statistical area (Lv2), released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally, with an expected rise to 5,976 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 424 people (2.2%) over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Glenfield Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Glenfield Park averaging approximately 28 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 144 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth associated with these approvals is around 1.3 people per year between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates a balanced supply and demand in the area, with stable market conditions.

The average construction value for new properties is approximately $393,000. Commercial approvals this financial year total $740,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Glenfield Park records somewhat elevated construction activity compared to the rest of NSW, at 12.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of approximately 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% attached dwellings, showing a trend towards denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (92.0%). Glenfield Park shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 206 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate an addition of approximately 123 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include 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 most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Glenfield Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Glenfield Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 4.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3% in the past year.

As of September 2025, 2,599 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 66.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.6% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as shown by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 3.3%, labour force by 4.9%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Rest of NSW saw employment decline of 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenfield Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly below the national average of $59,187 for median income and $73,316 for average income in that year. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,394 (median) and $72,450 (average), based on an 8.86% increase since financial year 2023. Glenfield Park's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly between the 36th and 51st percentiles in the 2021 Census. Income distribution showed that 37.9% of locals (2,104 people) earned between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, reflecting a broader area pattern where 29.9% fell into this range. Housing affordability was 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

The dwelling structure in Glenfield Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenfield Park stood at 28.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (36.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,406, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent was recorded at $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Glenfield Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Glenfield Park has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households make up 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 32.3%, with lone person households at 29.1% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (31.3%). Educational participation is high at 29.9%, with 10.0% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

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

Transport analysis shows 30 active stops operating within Glenfield Park, consisting of buses only. These stops are served by 32 routes in total, offering 568 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 274 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 81 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Glenfield Park is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Glenfield Park, with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly amongst older age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area, covering around 2,956 people. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 11.0% and 9.8% of residents respectively. However, 63.4% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in Rest of NSW. Glenfield Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 17.2% (954 people), compared to the 19.6% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 had a cultural diversity level 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 was the predominant religion in Glenfield Park, comprising 62.5%, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.5%), English (29.4%), and Irish (8.4%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 7.8% in Glenfield Park, compared to 4.5% regionally. Samoan and German populations also had notable divergences with 0.2% and 3.5%, respectively, compared to regional figures of 0.1% and 3.9%.

Glenfield Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Glenfield Park's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.8% locally compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 8.7%. Following the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 14.5% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 10.8% to 9.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Glenfield Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 17%, adding 144 residents to reach a total of 1,022. Meanwhile, both the 45-54 and 65-74 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.