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, the estimated population of Glenmore Park is around 26,397. This represents an increase of 1,376 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,021. The current resident population estimate of 26,114 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), includes an additional 299 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,712 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenmore Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.5% since the census is within 1.0 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.5%. Natural growth contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate an above median population growth is expected for the suburb until 2041, with Glenmore Park projected to expand by 5,130 persons by that year, reflecting a total increase of 16.6% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Glenmore Park has received around 80 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 403 homes. As of FY26, 20 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value is $559,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY26, $349.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenmore Park has roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 30th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice. New development consists of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from the current 91.0% houses pattern. Glenmore Park has around 549 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market. Future projections estimate Glenmore Park to add 4,388 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections.

Future projections show Glenmore Park adding 4,388 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects are Highland Views, Glenmore Village, Everdene, and Everdene (Glenmore Park Stage 3). The following details projects likely to be 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 essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of September 2025. In this period, 15,629 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glenmore Park is high at 77.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses show that 35.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, public administration & safety has employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical shows lower representation at 5.3% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas for a 12-month period, labour force decreased by 3.8% while employment declined by 3.5%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Glenmore Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenmore Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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. The average income in the suburb is $82,112. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glenmore Park would be approximately $70,076 (median) and $89,387 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Glenmore Park rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 91st percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 36.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (9,661 residents), 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 nationally. 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

Glenmore Park's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership within Glenmore Park stood at 23.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.0% and rented ones at 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Glenmore Park was $480, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glenmore Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average 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 make up 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 - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 25.6%. Educational participation is 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 living just 176 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in Glenmore Park, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.5% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 181 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying 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

Health data shows Glenmore Park residents have relatively positive health outcomes.

AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions largely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups, with an exceptionally high private health cover rate of approximately 59% (15,663 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.8 and 7.4% respectively. 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 (2,982 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. National rankings for this age group 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 above average, with 21.2% of its population born overseas and 17.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Glenmore Park, comprising 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%. Filipino representation was also higher at 2.2% than the regional average of 2.0%, as was Croatian at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

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

Glenmore Park has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenmore Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.1% to 3.5%. Conversely, the population aged 5-14 has declined from 16.3% to 15.4%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Glenmore Park's age distribution. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 79%, adding 732 residents and reaching a total of 1,656. In contrast, the 55-64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 6%, with an increase of 165 people.