Glenmore Park

Glenmore Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Glenmore Park's population is estimated at around 26,397, reflecting an increase of 1,376 people since the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 26,114 residents based on latest ABS ERP data (June 2024), and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 2,712 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Glenmore Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth, with Glenmore Park expected to expand by 5,546 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 19.9% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Glenmore Park has had approximately 71 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 358 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 28 approvals. On average, between FY-21 and FY-25, 1 person moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, this has increased to 8.7 people per dwelling over the past two years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $559,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment.

This financial year, Glenmore Park has registered $349.3 million in commercial approvals, showing strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney's average building activity per person, Glenmore Park records 53.0% lower activity. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, the area also reflects below-average building activity, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments in Glenmore Park consist of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments. This is a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 91.0% houses, potentially indicating diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

Glenmore Park's population growth rate is around 773 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 5,263 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Eight projects were identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include Highland Views, Glenmore Village, Everdene, and Everdene (Glenmore Park Stage 3). The following details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Glenmore Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Glenmore Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.4%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there were 15,432 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glenmore Park was higher at 77.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, a significant 35.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. Notably, public administration & safety has high employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by a lower ratio of working population to resident population. Over the period from December 2024 to November 2025, Glenmore Park's labour force decreased by 4.6%, while employment declined by 4.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth of 2.2% and 2.3% respectively, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenmore Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for local population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Glenmore Park's median income among taxpayers is $64,373, with an average of $82,112. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $70,076 (median) and $89,387 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Glenmore Park, between the 82nd and 91st percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 36.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 9,661 residents falling into this bracket, aligning with the regional average of 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 39.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 90th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Glenmore Park, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Glenmore Park was at 23.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (54.0%) or rented (22.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 28 August 2016, was $2,400, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480. Nationally, Glenmore Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 86.9% of all households, including 51.2% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.1%, with lone person households at 11.8% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Glenmore Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 23.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (25.6%). Educational participation is high at 32.4%, with 11.6% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Glenmore Park has 150 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 58 different routes that together facilitate 1,269 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 176 meters from the nearest stop. Glenmore Park is primarily residential, and most residents commute outward using their cars, which remain the dominant mode of transport at 93%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in the area, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 35.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 181 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately eight weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data and shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Glenmore Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Glenmore Park shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are standard across age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 59% of the total population of 15,663 people. The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.8% and 7.4% respectively. 73.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65 residents have better than average health outcomes. Glenmore Park has 11.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,009 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Glenmore Park was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenmore Park had a cultural diversity level above average, with 21.2% of its population born overseas and 17.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Glenmore Park, accounting for 63.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.2%), English (23.7%), and Other (9.8%).

Notably, Maltese (3.0%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%, as were Filipino (2.2%) and Croatian (0.8%).

Glenmore Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Glenmore Park's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenmore Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population share of those aged 75-84 has increased from 2.1% to 3.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.3% to 15.3%. By 2041, Glenmore Park's population is forecasted to experience substantial demographic changes. The 5-14 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 766 residents to reach a total of 4,805. In contrast, the 55-64 age group is expected to show minimal growth of just 9% (236 people).