Glenfield Park

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

As of November 2025, Glenfield Park's population is estimated at approximately 5,293 people. This figure reflects a growth of 215 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,078. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,241, based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,729 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glenfield Park's growth rate of 4.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (3.5%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. These projections indicate a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally for Glenfield Park. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Glenfield Park is expected to increase by 426 persons to reach 5,723 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 7.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Glenfield Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Glenfield Park shows an average of approximately 23 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 116 homes. As of FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 1.6 people moving in annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $393,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $1.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Glenfield Park maintains similar construction rates per person when compared to the Rest of NSW, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. New development consists of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the current housing mix of 92.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Glenfield Park has around 276 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area. Future projections estimate an addition of 384 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Glenfield Park adding 384 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, Glenfield Road Upgrades (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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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 June 2025 was 5.1%, 1.4% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Employment grew by an estimated 6.7% over the past year. Workforce participation stands at 66.8%, above the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Key industries for residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.6% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 6.7%, labour force grew by 9.0%, and unemployment rose by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Glenfield Park's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Glenfield Park's median taxpayer income was $54,560 and average income was $66,553 in financial year 2022, based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly above national averages of $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average) for Rest of NSW. As of September 2025, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $61,440 and average income around $74,945, factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. In Glenfield Park, household incomes ranked between the 36th and 51st percentiles according to the 2021 Census. Most residents (37.9%, or 2,006 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting broader area trends where 29.9% occupied this range. Income remaining after housing costs ranked at the 37th percentile, with only 84.5% of income left over.

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

In Glenfield Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 88.4% houses and 11.7% 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 Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Glenfield Park was $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Glenfield Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,406 versus 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 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%. 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 NSW's 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.

Schools may be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring students to attend schools in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Glenfield Park indicates there are currently 27 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops facilitate a mix of bus services, with a total of 32 individual routes providing passenger trips weekly. The combined weekly passenger trips amount to 374.

Residents' accessibility to these transport services is rated as good, with an average distance of 275 meters from their nearest stop. The service frequency averages 53 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 13 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

Glenfield Park faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, affecting about 2,818 individuals in total. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 11% and 9.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.4% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 64.5% across Rest of NSW. Glenfield Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.2%, with around 910 individuals in this age group compared to the 19.6% average in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require additional attention due to these challenges.

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, born in Australia (88.9%), and speaking English only at home (89.9%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenfield Park, comprising 62.5%, compared to 64.3% across Rest of 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 4.5%. Samoan representation is also higher at 0.2%, compared to the regional 0.1%. However, German ancestry is slightly lower at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 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 years and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Glenfield Park at 15.8%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 8.7%. Following the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the population aged 55 to 64 has declined from 10.8% to 9.7%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 11.2% to 10.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Glenfield Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow strongly, adding 185 residents to reach a total of 1,022, an increase of 22%. Meanwhile, both the 65-74 and 55-64 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.