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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of November 2025, Glenwood's estimated population is around 16,066. This reflects an increase of 237 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,829. The current figure is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 16,005 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and seven additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,137 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenwood in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74% 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with Glenwood expected to increase by 275 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total 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

Glenwood has experienced approximately 8 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 40 homes have been approved in the area over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with no approvals recorded so far in FY-26. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $654,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. This financial year has seen $100,000 in commercial approvals, predominantly residential-focused. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenwood has lower building activity, supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. This limited new supply is also below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining Glenwood's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With approximately 2290 people per dwelling approval, Glenwood reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Glenwood is projected to add 214 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

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

Glenwood has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2%.

As of September 2025, 10,367 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 69.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for Glenwood residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Finance & insurance employment is notably high at 1.3 times the regional average, while construction employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The area shows limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Glenwood saw employment increase by 4.2% and labour force grow by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide in NSW as of 25-Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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 ending June 2023 shows median income in Glenwood suburb at $63,726 and average income at $77,044. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Glenwood is approximately $69,372 and average income is $83,870. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Glenwood rank at the 97th percentile with weekly earnings of $3,068. Income distribution shows that 31.7% of locals earn more than $4,000 per week, contrasting with regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A significant proportion, 51.5%, earns above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income, and residents rank at 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), compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenwood stood at 24.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented dwellings at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's $2,700, while the median weekly rent was $590, higher than Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Glenwood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprise 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, 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

In Glenwood, a notably high proportion of residents aged 15 and above have attained university qualifications, with 43.7%, compared to the broader Australian average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This educational advantage is evident in various qualification types: Bachelor degrees are held by 27.7% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 13.8%, and graduate diplomas by 2.2%. Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 13.4%. Educational participation in Glenwood is also high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.0% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 98 active stops in Glenwood, served by buses. These operate via 38 routes, offering 5625 weekly passenger trips. Average distance to nearest stop is 174 meters.

Daily trip frequency averages 803 trips 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 exceptional results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 9,215 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively. About 77.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. Glenwood has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1,863 people), which is higher than the 7.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

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 highest cultural diversities in the country, with 54.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 43.8%. The category 'Other' is substantially higher than average, comprising 12.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 7.0%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other', Indian, and Australian are the top three groups at 23.9%, 17.4%, and 13.1% respectively. Notably, Filipino (4.9%), Sri Lankan (1.5%), and Spanish (0.8%) populations are higher than regional averages.

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 aligning with Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group is strongly represented in Glenwood at 18.1%, surpassing Greater Sydney's percentage but falling short of the national average of 12.5%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort constitutes 9.2% of Glenwood's population, lower than both Greater Sydney and Australia's averages. Between 2021 and present, Glenwood's 15-24 age group has grown from 15.4% to 18.1%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.7% to 4.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.9% to 14.2%, and the 35-44 group fell from 16.8% to 15.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 66%, adding 426 people and reaching a total of 1,069 from the previous count of 642. This growth is primarily driven by an aging population, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 81% of projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups are projected to experience population declines in Glenwood.