Glossodia

Glossodia 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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Glossodia is around 2,857, reflecting a decrease of 8 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,865. This decrease represents a 0.3% change in population. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date, is 2,853. This results in a density ratio of 183 persons per square kilometer. In contrast to Glossodia's 0.3% decline, the SA3 area experienced a 1.1% growth rate. Natural growth accounted for approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. 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, the suburb is expected to increase by 136 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Glossodia has seen only two residential development approvals in the past five years. Despite its established nature, the area has seen virtually no new residential development between 2017 and present. This limited supply of new housing typically supports values for existing properties, though it may reflect factors such as planning constraints or limited market activity during this period.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Glossodia shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 93.0% below the regional average per person between 2017 and present. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties in the area. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints during this period.

Glossodia has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Two projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the local area: Jacaranda Ponds and Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management. Other key projects include Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements.

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Glossodia has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Glossodia's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a high representation and stable employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, Glossodia has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is 0.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glossodia is 76.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Based on Census responses, 24.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Glossodia is particularly specialized in construction, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment in Glossodia increased by 0.2% while labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glossodia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though these estimates are illustrative and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Glossodia's median income among taxpayers is $53,023, with an average of $67,697. Nationally, this is approximately average. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glossodia would be approximately $57,721 (median) and $73,695 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Glossodia cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 42.9% of the community (1,225 individuals), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Glossodia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Glossodia, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.9% of dwellings were houses with 1.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glossodia stood at 28.9%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged properties made up 55.0% while rented dwellings accounted for 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,067, lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Glossodia was $430 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glossodia's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 85.6% of all households, including 44.2% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Glossodia faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.2%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 50.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 39.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.2% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis reveals 38 active transport stops operating within Glossodia, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 19 individual routes, collectively providing 262 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 227 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, above the regional average.

Some 24.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 37 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Glossodia are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Glossodia's health indicators show below-average results based on AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is at 54% of the total population (~1,534 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.0 and 7.6% of residents respectively. 70.0% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (422 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings higher than the general population.

The latest Census data sees Glossodia placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glossodia's population, as of a study conducted in 20XX, showed low cultural diversity with 91.5% born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 58.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top ancestral groups were Australian (33.0%), English (30.7%), and Scottish (6.7%).

Notably, Maltese representation was higher than average at 6.5% versus the regional 1.0%. Hungarian and Lebanese groups also diverged from regional averages, with 0.3% each in Glossodia compared to 0.3% and 2.6% regionally respectively.

Glossodia's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Glossodia has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glossodia has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.8% to 5.2%, while those aged 65-74 increased from 7.3% to 8.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.0% to 10.2%, and those aged 25-34 have dropped from 15.3% to 14.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Glossodia. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 52%, adding 77 residents to reach 226. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 79% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 5-14 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.