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The median house price in Glossodia is $1.01m. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Glossodia has an estimated 2,820 residents, down from 2,865 at the 2021 Census — a change of 45 people, or 1.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 182 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population releases for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch post-census, the suburb of Glossodia has an estimated residency of 2,820 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 45 residents (1.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 2,865 people. This shift is calculated from the local population of 2,820, which AreaSearch modeled by analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and checking address activity since the census date. The current occupancy level translates to a density ratio of 181 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of space per inhabitant and potential capacity for future growth.
Although the suburb of Glossodia recorded a 1.6% contraction since the census, the broader SA3 territory registered 1.2% growth, demonstrating contrasting demographic trajectories. Expansion in the local area was mostly supported by natural increases, which accounted for approximately 72.0% of all population additions over recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 localities missing from that dataset, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release, based on 2021, are implemented. Age cohort expansion rates from these sources are also used for all areas spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends for the suburb of Glossodia, a population expansion slightly under the median for Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area projected to grow by 140 residents to 2041 under combined SA2-level models, representing a total rise of 5.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Glossodia has seen only two dwelling approvals during the last five years. The lack of construction projects indicates a mature neighborhood with scarce opportunities for new builds. While this trend can help sustain current real estate values, purchasers should be aware that the housing market might remain fairly quiet with limited sales turnover. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glossodia displays significantly lower residential construction rates (93.0% below the regional per-capita average). The lack of new housing supply generally drives up competition and values for existing residences. Furthermore, this construction pace falls behind the national average, indicating a mature local market and potentially tight planning regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Glossodia
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Glossodia. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.92 billion. 8 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's economic performance is heavily shaped by updates to municipal infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies. A total of two projects have been flagged by AreaSearch as likely to influence this location. Key initiatives include Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, with the subsequent list outlining the most relevant developments.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Jacaranda Ponds
Masterplanned community offering 300 generously sized land lots, ranging from a quarter-acre to one full acre. Nestled in the heart of Sydney's picturesque Hawkesbury region.
Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management
Aiming to mitigate increasing flood risk in Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley through infrastructure development and resilience strategies to handle extreme weather events and population growth impacts.
Freemans Reach Fire Brigade Station
Construction of a new two-storey Rural Fire Station comprising 3 bays for tanker parking, training room, office area, kitchen and toilet facilities.
Road Improvement Program - Wire Lane, Freemans Reach
Road improvement works on Wire Lane, Freeman's Reach, between Terrace Road and Kurmond Road. The project involves full-depth road reconstruction with spray seal and line marking. Funded by the IIP and Council, this upgrade aims to enhance road safety, improve travel conditions, and provide long-term benefits by improving connectivity and creating a safer environment for both residents and visitors.
Hambledon Park
Celestino is in early planning for a large masterplanned community on a ~253 ha site at 393 Terrace Road, North Richmond. The vision references a school, health services, retail, sports fields and resilience facilities, but dwelling numbers are not yet determined.
Freemans Reach Reserve - Playground Upgrade
Hawkesbury City Council replaced the older play equipment at Freemans Reach Reserve with a new local playground suitable for children up to 12 years. The upgrade delivers a climbing tower with slide, swings, obstacle course, roundabout, rocker, seating overlooking the sports courts, improved access to tennis courts, a picnic table, bin enclosure, bubbler, new tree planting, landscaping and a walking path. The playground opened in January 2025.
Freemans Reach Road - Gorricks Lane Roundabout
Safety upgrade delivering a small single-lane roundabout with kerb, gutter and drainage to improve turning movements and reduce collision risk at the Freemans Reach Road and Gorricks Lane intersection.
Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment
Substantial upgrade of Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia including BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (completed August 2024), new skate park (construction commenced February 2025), new multi-purpose courts, new amenities building, upgraded practice cricket nets, improved parking.
1,580 residents of Glossodia are employed, from a labour force of 1,659. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,093, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of the area displays a balanced distribution between professional and trade occupations, with construction workers being especially well-represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, based on aggregated regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,580 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 0.6% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, and labor participation was notably high (75.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census figures show a modest 24.0% of employed locals worked out of their homes, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The neighborhood exhibits a strong occupational concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for just 3.2% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The imbalance between the local working population count and the resident labor force suggests limited employment opportunities exist within the immediate vicinity. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding regions, the labor force shrank by 1.0% and total employment dropped by 1.1% over the 12 months to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced gains of 1.9% in both employment and labor force size, while its jobless rate edged down slightly. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective staffing demand in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely across different fields. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix indicates that employment for the area should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (a basic weighted projection for visualization that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glossodia is $2,119 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $886 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,023 a year against an average of $67,697. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the area align closely with national benchmarks, showing a median value of $53,023 and an average of $67,697. These figures sit below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 results in updated estimates of approximately $58,495 for the median and $74,683 for the average as of March 2026. According to census data, incomes for households, families, and individuals in the area place them around the 69th percentile nationwide.
The largest group consists of 42.9% of residents (1,209 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the regional trend of 30.9% in this bracket. Ongoing housing costs absorb 15.6% of earnings, yet healthy pay levels keep disposable income at the 74th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glossodia had 916 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,067 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the area at the time of the latest census consisted of 98.9% separate houses and 1.1% alternative housing types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate stood at 28.9%, matching the Sydney metropolitan level, while the remaining homes were occupied by mortgage holders (55.0%) or tenants (16.1%). Monthly mortgage payments averaged $2,067, which is substantially lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly rent was recorded at $430 compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glossodia counted 916 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 85.6%, which includes couples with children at 44.2%, couples without children at 28.7%, and single parent households at 11.4%. The remaining 14.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, with single person households accounting for 13.9% and group households representing 1.5%. The average household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Glossodia hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 39.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 188 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 949 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic attainment levels present some regional disparities, with university graduation rates at 11.2%, which is considerably lower than the SA4 average of 40.4%. This highlights key areas for educational development and improvement. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share of higher education at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Practical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 50.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 39.2%. School enrollment rates are remarkably high, with 29.7% of the local population currently engaged in structured learning.
This group includes 11.2% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary institutions, and 2.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glossodia reaches 38 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of regional transit options shows 38 active bus stops operating in the area. These locations are served by 19 unique routes, which run a combined 262 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated highly, with homes situated an average of 227 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of workers travel out of the neighborhood, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 94% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.2 cars, which is above the metropolitan average. Approximately 24.0% of workers operated from home, according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related adjustments.
Transit services average 37 runs daily across all active routes, which translates to about 6 weekly arrivals at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.0% of residents in Glossodia report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures indicate room for improvement in the area, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average across both young and old cohorts, and the private health coverage rate just exceeding the SA2 average at approximately 54% of the population (~1,514 people). This compares to a coverage level of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the area, affecting 10.0 and 7.6% of inhabitants, respectively, while 70.0% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Individuals of working age experience higher than average rates of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 14.6% of the population (411 people). Senior citizens experience relatively favorable health outcomes, with their national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glossodia is largely Australian-born, at 91.5% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.0%) and English (30.7%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area displays lower levels of ethnic diversity than average, with Australian-born residents making up 91.5% of the population, citizens accounting for 94.2%, and 96.4% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 58.0% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in the area are Australian at 33.0% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 30.7%, also significantly above the regional rate of 19.0%, and Scottish at 6.7%.
Significant differences exist for other ethnicities, with Maltese heavily overrepresented at 6.5% of the population compared to 1.0% regionally, Hungarian matching the regional average at 0.3%, and Lebanese representing 0.3% of local residents compared to 2.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glossodia is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Glossodia has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of children aged 0 - 4 (8.6%) but a lower proportion of adults aged 35 - 44 (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.8% to 5.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 7.3% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.0% to 9.9%, and those aged 25 to 34 decreased from 15.3% to 14.2%.
Long-term forecasts for 2041 suggest major demographic changes for the suburb of Glossodia. The 75 to 84 age bracket is projected to experience the fastest growth at 50%, adding 70 residents to total 211. Demographic aging is set to continue, with seniors aged 65 and older representing 79% of the projected population growth. In contrast, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glossodia
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,865 at the 2021 Census → 2,820 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11688). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.