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Population
Glenning Valley has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch
As of May 2026, the estimated population of Glenning Valley is around 2,048. This represents an increase of 25 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,023. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,048 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of 15 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 361 persons per square kilometer. Glenning Valley's growth rate of 1.2% since the Census is within 2.2 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 3.4%. The primary driver for this population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 56% to overall gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Glenning Valley is expected to grow by 22 persons to reach a total population of 2,070 by 2041. This reflects an anticipated growth rate of 1.1% over the 16-year period from 2025 to 2041.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Glenning Valley is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch analysis shows Glenning Valley received around 2 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 12 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population change, indicating positive conditions for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $541,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties by developers.
Additionally, $385,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenning Valley has significantly less development activity (72.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent development has comprised entirely standalone homes, maintaining Glenning Valley's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.
The estimated population per dwelling approval is 681 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Glenning Valley will gain 22 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.
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Infrastructure
Glenning Valley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that may impact this region. Key projects include Berkeley Vale Private Hospital & Medical Precinct, Lorraine Gardens Estate, M1 Pacific Motorway Tuggerah to Doyalson Widening (2018-2021), and Central Coast Local Roads Package (commencing 2020). The following details those most relevant.
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Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
An $82.5 million major upgrade to the Mardi Water Treatment Plant to future-proof water security for over 210,000 residents. The project introduces Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) technology and new flocculation tanks to handle poor raw water conditions such as algal blooms and high turbidity. Key works include new chemical dosing systems, a new access road, and electrical switch rooms to ensure a reliable supply of up to 160 million litres of water per day.
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital & Medical Precinct
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital is a 50-bed private facility on the NSW Central Coast providing rehabilitation, general medical, and mental health services. Operated by Ramsay Health Care, the campus includes the Ramsay Clinic Berkeley Vale, which has expanded its mental health capacity to 28 beds to meet regional demand. The precinct features specialized units for hydrotherapy, a persistent pain program, and community-based psychology services through Ramsay Health Plus. It serves as a core medical hub adjacent to local aged care and retirement facilities.
High Speed Rail - Newcastle to Sydney (Line 1)
High Speed Rail Line 1 will connect Newcastle to Sydney on a new dedicated 194km rail line with trains capable of speeds up to 320 km/h on surface sections and 200 km/h in tunnels. Around 115km of the route will run through tunnels. The line will reduce travel time between Newcastle and Sydney to around one hour, with Central Coast trips of about 30 minutes. Six stations are proposed at central Newcastle (Broadmeadow), Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast (Gosford), Sydney Central, Parramatta and Western Sydney International Airport. Following release of the business case in early 2026, the project moved into a two-year Development Phase, with the Australian Government investing a further $230 million for design refinement, environmental and planning approvals, and corridor preservation. The first two major contract packages went to tender in 2026: Area Package 1 (around 35km of twin TBM tunnels, an underground station and associated civil works) and Trains, Systems and Systems Integration (supply of trains, design of all systems, rail depot and operations control centre). The Newcastle to Sydney section is estimated to cost around $61.2 billion by 2039, with a further $32 billion to extend to Western Sydney International Airport by 2042. The project is forecast to support up to 15,000 construction jobs annually at peak and add around $250 billion to the Australian economy over a 50-year appraisal period.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
Sydney Metro Program
Australia's largest public transport program, comprising multiple metro lines across Greater Sydney. The M1 City and Southwest line is operating to Sydenham, while the Sydenham to Bankstown conversion is in final testing with weekend closures scheduled from May to July 2026 as the project moves toward trial running and a second-half 2026 opening. Sydney Metro West is a 24 kilometre underground line between Westmead and Hunter Street targeting a 2032 opening, with confirmed stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street. Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport is under construction between St Marys, the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield, with the objective of opening when the airport starts passenger services.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations. Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades
Program of upgrades to existing intercity rail corridors linking Newcastle-Central Coast-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney to reduce travel times and improve reliability. Current scope includes timetable and service changes under the Rail Service Improvement Program, targeted network upgrades (signalling, power, station works) and the introduction of the Mariyung intercity fleet on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, alongside Federal planning led by the High Speed Rail Authority for a dedicated Sydney-Newcastle high speed corridor.
M1 Pacific Motorway Tuggerah to Doyalson Widening
Major motorway widening project to upgrade the M1 Pacific Motorway between Tuggerah and Doyalson, providing additional lanes and improved interchanges.
Employment
Glenning Valley ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance
Glenning Valley has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of December 2025, which is 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.
Workforce participation in Glenning Valley is on par with Greater Sydney's rate of 68.8%. According to Census responses, 33.0% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.
However, finance & insurance is under-represented, with only 2.8% of Glenning Valley's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force increased by 3.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenning Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
Glenning Valley suburb has a median taxpayer income of $55,772 and an average income of $69,347 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average income of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in Greater Sydney. Taking into account a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $61,528 and $76,504 respectively. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 81st percentile with a weekly income of $2,252. Income analysis shows that 37.0% of locals (757 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, which is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. The suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Glenning Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Dwelling structure in Glenning Valley, as evaluated at the latest Census (2016), comprised 96.4% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenning Valley was at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.1% and rented ones at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area (as of 2016) was $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460. Nationally, Glenning Valley's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average ($1,863), and rents are substantially above the national figure ($375).
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Household Composition
Glenning Valley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 83.2% of all households, including 42.1% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.8%, consisting of 15.9% lone person households and 0.9% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Glenning Valley fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area's university qualification rate is 24.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (29.1%). Educational participation is high at 27.0%, with 9.3% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis shows 30 active transport stops operating within Glenning Valley. These stops are serviced by 61 individual routes, providing a total of 724 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 299 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 33.0% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 103 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Glenning Valley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts
Health data shows Glenning Valley residents have positive health outcomes, matching national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are low across all age groups.
Private health cover is high at 54% (1,113 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.3% each. 68.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. Seniors make up 16.4% (335 people) of the population, with above-average health outcomes aligning with national rankings.
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Cultural Diversity
Glenning Valley is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Glenning Valley's cultural diversity was below average, with 85.8% born in Australia, 93.8% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.5%), Australian (29.8%), and Irish (8.0%).
Notably, Dutch (1.9%) and Maltese (0.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 1.0%, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Glenning Valley's median age exceeds the national pattern
Glenning Valley's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Glenning Valley at 12.7%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.4%. According to the 2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 5.2% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 14.7% to 12.7%. Demographic projections suggest Glenning Valley's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 28%, adding 29 residents to reach 136. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 67% of the population growth. However, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 25-34 age cohorts.