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 November 2025, Glenwood's population is estimated at around 16,005 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,829 people in the suburb. The population estimate for Glenwood was inferred from ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,126 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth in Glenwood was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections until 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas covered and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by ABS data. Considering these aggregations, growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041, anticipating lower quartile growth. Glenwood is expected to grow by approximately 275 persons to reach around 16,280 people by the year 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of about 1.7% in total over the 17-year period.

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 numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Glenwood has experienced around 8 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Approximately 40 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with 0 approvals so far in FY26. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $654,000, higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY26, $100,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenwood shows substantially reduced construction levels, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New construction has been comprised entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 2290 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Glenwood is expected to grow by 275 residents through to 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.

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

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

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The exceptional employment performance in Glenwood places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Glenwood has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 6.5% over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 10,725 residents were in work with a workforce participation rate of 69.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Glenwood shows strong specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, construction has limited presence at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5%, while the labour force grew by 6.5%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.6%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and the labour force grow by 2.9%, with unemployment rising to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-2022 suggest that Glenwood's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Glenwood had a median taxpayer income of $63,726 and an average income of $77,044. Nationally, these figures are high, with Greater Sydney having median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $71,762 and $86,759, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Glenwood's household incomes rank at the 97th percentile ($3,068 weekly). The community has 31.7% (5,073 individuals) earning $4,000 or more, unlike metropolitan trends where 30.9% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. Higher earners make up a substantial presence, with 51.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing costs account for 14.6% of income, with residents ranking in 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glenwood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% 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 was $2,600, below Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent in Glenwood was $590, compared to Sydney metro's $540. 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 constitute 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 account for 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 3.3.

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

Educational attainment in Glenwood is notably higher than national averages. 43.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 13.4%.

Educational participation is 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%). Glenwood's four schools have a combined enrollment of 3,368 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1102. Education provision is balanced with three primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.2, indicating Glenwood serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Transport analysis shows 69 active transport stops in Glenwood, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 38 unique routes, together offering 3,601 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 514 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual 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 with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~9,180 people) have private health cover, which is high compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 80.0%. Glenwood has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.6% (1,856 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are notably strong.

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 54.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenwood, accounting for 43.8% of the population. The category 'Other' is significantly overrepresented, comprising 12.2% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 7.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (23.9%), Indian (17.4%), and Australian (13.1%). There are notable variations in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino at 4.9% (compared to 6.2% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.5% (vs 0.9%), and Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).

Glenwood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Glenwood's median age stands at 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 18.1% of Glenwood's population, outpacing Greater Sydney's percentage but remaining below the national average of 12.5%. In contrast, the 25-34 cohort comprises 9.2% of Glenwood's population. Between 2021 and present, Glenwood's 15-24 age group has risen from 15.4% to 18.1%, while the 75-84 cohort has increased from 2.7% to 4.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.9% to 14.2%, and the 35-44 cohort has fallen from 16.8% to 15.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is projected to grow by 67% (428 people), reaching a total of 1,069 from its current figure of 640. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 80% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.