Glendenning
Nearly half of Glendenning's residents (47.0%) were born overseas, 25.4 points above the national figure, yet the housing stock is almost entirely detached: 97.3% are separate houses and just 0.3% apartments. The median age of 33 runs 7 years below national, and university qualifications reach 41.7%, 11.6 points above national, an unusual mix of a young, migrant, educated population in a low-density Western Sydney pocket of 1,455 residents per km2. Household income sits in the 83.7th percentile, and with a median house price near $986,000 the suburb reads as an affordable family entry point rather than a premium market.
Population
5,196
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,203/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
49
Median House
$986K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Glendenning suits family buyers because the stock is built for them: 63.1% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 34.2% have 4 or more, with separate houses at 97.3% and apartments almost absent at 0.3%. The median house price of about $986,000 climbed 6.8% over the year, from $955,000 in 2024 to $1,020,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite household income only in the 83.7th percentile. Mortgage holders dominate tenure at 55.2%, well above outright owners at 14.3%, which is consistent with a young median age of 33 and a buyer base still paying down recent purchases rather than long-settled.
For Buyers
Glendenning suits family buyers because the stock is built for them: 63.1% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 34.2% have 4 or more, with separate houses at 97.3% and apartments almost absent at 0.3%. The median house price of about $986,000 climbed 6.8% over the year, from $955,000 in 2024 to $1,020,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite household income only in the 83.7th percentile. Mortgage holders dominate tenure at 55.2%, well above outright owners at 14.3%, which is consistent with a young median age of 33 and a buyer base still paying down recent purchases rather than long-settled.
For Investors
The investment case here rests on stable family tenancy rather than yield or churn. Renters make up 30.4% of households and weekly rent averages $430, which against a median near $986,000 implies a gross yield close to 2.3%, modest by national standards. The vacancy rate of 2.6% is tight, so tenanted homes fill quickly, and rent grew 20.0% over the measured period. Demand support is mixed: overseas migration adds about 97 residents a year while net internal migration removes 187, leaving flat natural growth. Development is moderate at 48 applications in 12 months, several of them secondary dwellings, which points to incremental densification rather than new estate supply. With annual population growth at 0.0%, returns lean on capital growth and the low 2.6% vacancy more than on volume.
Development Activity
Total DAs
156
Last 12 Months
49
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+145.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glendenning iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
K-6 · 480 students
Glendenning Public School
K-6 · 440 students
Demographics
Glendenning skews young and migrant: the median age of 33 is 7.0 years below national, and 47.0% of residents were born overseas, 25.4 points above national. The average household size of 3.4 people is 0.9 above national, reflecting a family-heavy profile in which couples with children (2,425) far outnumber couples without (582). University qualifications at 41.7% run 11.6 points above national. Ancestry leans Filipino (900) and Indian (706) ahead of English (770), and the leading non-English languages are Punjabi (316), Hindi (99) and Gujarati (72). Hinduism is the third-largest faith at 527 residents behind Christianity at 2,727, a religious mix that tracks the high overseas-born share rather than the Anglo-Celtic pattern of older Sydney suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.3%
Houses
2.4%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is mortgage-dominated: 55.2% of households carry a mortgage, far above the 14.3% who own outright, while 30.4% rent. That outright share is low because the young median age of 33 means most owners are still mid-loan rather than long-settled. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 97.3% separate houses, with apartments at just 0.3% and semi-detached at 2.4%, and it is sized for families, with 63.1% three-bedroom and 34.2% four-bedroom-plus dwellings. The median house price rose 6.8% from $955,000 in 2024 to $1,020,000 in 2025. Affordability is comfortable on both fronts: mortgage-to-income reads 22.7% and rent-to-income 19.5%, both below the 30% stress line, which is rare for a market near a million dollars and reflects household income in the 83.7th percentile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$430
HH Size
3.4
Personal Income / wk
$855
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.6%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
12.3%
Couples, no children
4,750
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in service and logistics roles rather than corporate sectors. Healthcare leads industries at 19.0% (302 workers), followed by Transport at 10.5% (168), Manufacturing at 9.5% (151), Retail at 8.7% (139) and Education at 7.7% (122). By occupation, Clerical and Administrative workers (421), Machinery operators and Drivers (393) and Professionals (385) lead, a blue-and-white-collar blend that fits Western Sydney's transport and warehousing corridor. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, above the national rate, and participation is 57.6% with a full-time rate of 66.6%. SEIFA reads mid-pack: IRSAD and IEO both decile 4, while economic resources (IER) lift to decile 6, because the high 55.2% mortgage and 3.4-person household profile raises measured household resources despite only modest individual incomes.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
4,933
Unemployed
179
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.6%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
57.6%
Employed
2,134
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.7%
Postgraduate
9.3%
Born Overseas
47.0%
Dwellings
1,477
Transport to Work
Glendenning is car-dependent: 86.3% of workers drive, well above national, while only 4.5% use public transport and 1.7% walk or cycle, a pattern typical of low-density outer Sydney at 1,455 residents per km2. The suburb scores decile 4 on IRSAD and IRSD, mid-range nationally, so it is neither notably advantaged nor disadvantaged, with 4.6% of residents (231 people) needing daily assistance. Residential stability is high: turnover runs at 17.0% and 83.0% of residents stayed put, which suits families wanting a settled base. No schools are recorded inside the 3.57 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off offset by affordable mortgage costs at 22.7% of income.
Drive
86.3%
Public Transport
4.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
0.0%/yr
EstablishedGlendenning is effectively flat. Annual population growth registers 0.0% and the 10-year change is just 3.0%, classifying it as an established, slow-growth suburb. The wider SA2 has slipped from a pre-COVID peak of 8,598 to 8,403 and has not recovered, sitting 0.1% below its COVID low. Medium forecasts hold the population near 8,457 through 2031, so little expansion is expected. Overseas migration of about 97 a year is the only positive driver, offset by net internal outflow of 187, which signals families moving further out for cheaper land. The gentrification stage reads not gentrifying despite the aging trajectory, with the senior share up 4.2 points and the young share down 4.0 points. Affordability improved from 55.5% in 2011 to 51.7% in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+97
Net Internal / yr
-187
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -187/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glendenning compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glendenning a good suburb to live in?
Glendenning scores decile 4 on the IRSAD advantage index, mid-range nationally, with household income in the 83.7th percentile. It suits families: the median age is 33, 7 years below national, average household size is 3.4, and mortgage costs sit at a comfortable 22.7% of income. The main trade-off is car dependence, with 86.3% of workers driving.
What is the median house price in Glendenning?
The median house price is about $986,000, having risen 6.8% from $955,000 in 2024 to $1,020,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $430 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Glendenning?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.57 km2 Glendenning boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated for the area, with university qualifications at 41.7%, which is 11.6 points above the national figure.
Is Glendenning safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Glendenning in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 4 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, mid-range nationally, and only 4.6% of its residents (231 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with an average-risk outer suburban area.
Is Glendenning good for property investment?
Rent of $430 a week against a median near $986,000 gives a gross yield close to 2.3%, modest, but the 2.6% vacancy rate is tight so tenants fill homes quickly. Renters make up 30.4% of households and rent grew 20.0% over the period, though 0.0% population growth means returns depend mainly on capital growth.
How is Glendenning's population changing?
Population growth is 0.0% annually with a 3.0% rise over 10 years, classifying it as established and slow-growth. Overseas migration adds about 97 residents a year, offset by net internal outflow of 187. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 4.2 points and the young share down 4.0 points.
What languages are spoken in Glendenning?
About 47.0% of residents were born overseas, 25.4 points above the national figure. English is the dominant language, with Punjabi (316 speakers), Hindi (99), Gujarati (72) and Arabic (69) the most common non-English languages, reflecting strong Filipino and Indian communities.
How much development is happening in Glendenning?
There were 48 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, moderate for a 3.57 km2 suburb. Several are secondary dwellings and new dwelling houses, pointing to incremental densification rather than large new estates, consistent with an established area at 0.0% annual population growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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