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

Glenmore Park's population is estimated at around 26,642 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,621 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,021 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 26,427 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 325 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,738 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenmore Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 6.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 6.0%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for Glenmore Park was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 63.0% 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Glenmore Park is expected to expand by 5,260 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.9% in total over the 16-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Glenmore Park when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Glenmore Park shows around 71 dwelling approvals per year since FY-20. This totals an estimated 358 homes over the past five financial years, with 44 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. The average new resident count is 3.7 per home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and increases buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $559,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $349.3 million, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Glenmore Park's building activity is 53.0% below Greater Sydney's average per person and below national average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings, with townhouses and apartments providing varied price points, marking a shift from the current 91.0% house pattern due to land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Glenmore Park has around 785 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a mature market. Future projections estimate an addition of 5,045 residents by 2041, potentially leading to housing supply struggles and increased buyer competition at current development rates.

Future projections show Glenmore Park adding 5,045 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Eight projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area. Notable ones are Highland Views, Glenmore Village, Everdene, and Everdene (Glenmore Park Stage 3). Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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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 essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. There are 15,724 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is high at 77.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 35.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. Notably, public administration & safety has employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average, while 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 the working population versus resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 4.2%, and employment declined by 4.0% in Glenmore Park, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Glenmore Park's median income among taxpayers was $64,373 and the average was $82,112. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to March 2026 (10.32%), estimated incomes for Glenmore Park would be approximately $71,016 median and $90,586 average by then. Census data shows Glenmore Park's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 91st percentiles. The largest income segment in Glenmore Park comprises 36.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (9,750 residents), similar to the region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 39.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings 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, consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenmore Park was at 23.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (54.0%) or rented (22.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $480, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 percent of all households, including 51.2 percent couples with children, 21.6 percent couples without children, and 13.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.1 percent, with lone person households at 11.8 percent and group households comprising 1.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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%, comprising primary education (11.6%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (4.6%).

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 collectively facilitate 1,269 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 176 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Glenmore Park being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 35.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 181 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop. The map provided shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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

Glenmore Park's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.

Common health issues are prevalent across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 59%, covering 15,809 residents. The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.8%) and mental health issues (7.4%). A total of 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 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,010 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%, with national rankings 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's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 21.2% born overseas and 17.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 63.1%, compared to 49.2% in 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%. Similarly, Filipino (2.2%) and Croatian (0.8%) groups had higher representations than their respective regional averages of 2.0% and 0.7%.

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 and considerably younger than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenmore Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 2.1% to 3.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 16.3% to 15.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Glenmore Park. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 79%, adding 734 residents to reach a total of 1,667. In contrast, the 55-64 age group shows minimal growth of just 7% (201 people).