Glenfield Park

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

As of Feb 2026, Glenfield Park's population is estimated at around 5,553, reflecting a 9.4% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,078. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,490 residents following examination of ABS' ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 1,814 persons per square kilometer, above the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Glenfield Park's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (4.2%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch projects Glenfield Park's population to increase by 454 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 7.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with the area expected to increase by 454 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 7.0% in total 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 allocated from statistical area data indicates 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, 12 approvals have been recorded. This averages to about 1.2 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $393,000.

In FY-26, there have been $740,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of NSW, Glenfield Park records somewhat elevated construction activity, approximately 13.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development to provide accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 92.0% houses, due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Glenfield Park has around 194 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenfield Park is projected to add approximately 391 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include 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. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% as of AreaSearch data aggregation. By December 2025, Glenfield Park had an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which was 0.4% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was lower at 59.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, only 5.9% of residents worked from home. The key industries for employment among Glenfield Park residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance was particularly prominent with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 1.6% versus the regional average of 5.3%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Glenfield Park's labour force decreased by 3.2%, with employment declining by 3.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decrease of 0.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Glenfield Park's median taxpayer income was $54,560 and average was $66,553 in financial year 2023. This is slightly below the national average. Regional NSW had a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest Glenfield Park's median income will be approximately $59,394 and average will be around $72,450, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Glenfield Park rank modestly, between the 36th and 51st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 37.9% of locals (2,104 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the broader area where 29.9% fall into this category. Housing affordability is 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenfield Park stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged properties at 35.3% and rented dwellings at 36.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,406, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Glenfield Park was recorded as $330, matching Regional NSW's figure but significantly below the national average of $375. Nationally, Glenfield Park's mortgage repayments were notably lower than the Australian 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common among those with university qualifications, at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.8% of residents aged 15 and above, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (31.3%). Educational participation is 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

The analysis of public transport in Glenfield Park indicates there are currently 30 operational transport stops within the area. These stops cater to a variety of bus routes, totalling 32 individual services that facilitate 568 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport options is deemed good, with residents on average situated approximately 274 meters from their nearest stop. Glenfield Park, predominantly residential in nature, sees most of its inhabitants commuting outward. The car remains the prevalent mode of transportation, used by 97% of residents. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.9% of Glenfield Park's residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages out to about 81 trips per day, translating to roughly 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, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial impacts on both younger and older age cohorts due to a range of health conditions. Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% (~2,956 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma (11.0%) and mental health issues (9.8%). Conversely, 63.4% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age adults face notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Glenfield Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8% (988 people) compared to Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally in line with national rankings.

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, accounting for 62.5%, 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 0.1% regionally, while German representation is slightly higher at 3.5% versus 3.1%.

Glenfield Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Glenfield Park has a median age of 34, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, Glenfield Park has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort at 16.3%, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 9.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group grew from 14.8% to 16.3%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 11.2% to 10.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. By 2041, Glenfield Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is expected to expand by 160 people (18%), growing from 905 to 1,066. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.