Glenwood (NSW)

Glenwood is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Glenwood (NSW) is around 16,068. This figure reflects an increase of 239 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,829. The latest estimate from AreaSearch, based on examination of the ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of six new addresses, is 16,005 residents. This results in a population density ratio of 3,138 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenwood in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch is utilising ABS/Geoscience Australia projections 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 the former data. By 2041, Glenwood is anticipated to increase by 278 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 1.3% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Glenwood is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data indicates Glenwood has averaged around 8 dwelling approvals annually. Approximately 40 dwellings were approved between FY21 and FY25, with 1 more approved in FY26 so far. The population decline suggests new supply is meeting demand, offering buyers good choice.

Average construction cost value of new homes is $654,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This year has seen $100,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting Glenwood's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Glenwood records lower building activity, supporting stronger demand for established properties due to limited new supply. Recent development consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban character with a focus on family dwellings. Glenwood has around 2290 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a mature market.

By 2041, AreaSearch projects an increase of 215 residents. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply will meet demand, facilitating potential population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects that could impact the region. Notable projects include Norwest City, Norwest Private Hospital, Norwest Quarter, and Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, with the following list highlighting those most likely to be relevant.

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

Glenwood has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%. As of December 2025, 10,353 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glenwood was 80.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 51.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Finance & insurance had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Construction employed just 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 2.9%, and the labour force grew by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% while unemployment rose marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Glenwood is above average nationally. The median income is $63,726 and the average is $77,044. In contrast, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glenwood are approximately $69,372 (median) and $83,870 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Glenwood rank at the 97th percentile ($3,068 weekly). The predominant income cohort spans 31.7% of locals (5,093 people) earning $4000+ per week, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A substantial proportion of high earners (51.5%) indicates strong economic capacity in Glenwood. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income and residents rank within the 97th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Glenwood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenwood was at 24.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenwood was $2,600, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Glenwood was recorded as $590, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glenwood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 91.8% of all households, including 64.0% couples with children, 17.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 8.2%, with lone person households at 7.0% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Glenwood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Glenwood's educational attainment exceeds national averages significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 43.7% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level of attainment positions Glenwood favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 13.4%. Educational participation is notably high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.0%), secondary education (10.3%), and tertiary education (7.3%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 98 active stops operating in Glenwood. These are mixed bus routes, totaling 38 individual services providing 5,625 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents averaging 174 meters from the nearest stop. Glenwood, predominantly residential, sees outward commuting. Cars are dominant at 81%, followed by train at 9% and bus at 7%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, above regional average.

In 2021 Census data (possibly influenced by COVID-19), 51.6% of residents work from home. Service frequency averages 803 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 57 weekly trips per stop.

Glenwood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Glenwood's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of Glenwood's total population (around 9,216 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 6.1% and 5.6% of residents respectively. 77.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Glenwood has 12.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,976 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

Glenwood is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenwood has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 54.7 percent speaking a language other than English at home and 51.0 percent born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenwood, making up 43.8 percent of its population. However, the category 'Other' is significantly overrepresented, comprising 12.2 percent compared to Greater Sydney's average of 1.4 percent.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 23.9 percent (higher than the regional average of 16.0 percent), Indian at 17.4 percent (above the regional average of 3.6 percent), and Australian at 13.1 percent. Notably, Filipino, Sri Lankan, and Spanish ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Glenwood compared to regional averages: Filipino at 4.9 percent versus 2.0 percent, Sri Lankan at 1.5 percent versus 0.3 percent, and Spanish at 0.8 percent versus 0.6 percent.

Glenwood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Glenwood's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 18.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, Glenwood's 15-24 population grew from 15.4% to 18.4%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.7% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 group decreased from 15.9% to 13.8%, and the 35-44 age group dropped from 16.8% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 56% (386 people), reaching 1,077 from 690. Those aged 65 and above will account for 81% of the projected population growth, while the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.