Glenfield Park
A $590,000 median house price sits well below Sydney levels because Glenfield Park is a Wagga Wagga suburb in regional NSW, and that regional setting shapes almost everything else here. The median age of 35 runs 5.0 years below the national figure, household income lands in the 47.1st percentile nationally, and 92.0% of dwellings are separate houses. SEIFA places the area in the middle band, decile 6 on IRSAD and decile 5 on IRSD, neither advantaged nor disadvantaged. Only 11.1% of residents were born overseas, which is 10.5 points below national, and university qualifications reach 21.4%, 8.7 points below the national rate, marking a young, Anglo-leaning, trades-and-services population.
Population
5,078
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,508/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Median House
$590K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At a $590,000 median, houses cost a fraction of metropolitan prices, and the data shows clear momentum: the median rose 14.0% from $538,500 in 2024 to $614,000 in 2025. Stock heavily favours buyers wanting space, with 92.0% separate houses and only 3.4% apartments, so detached living is the default rather than a premium. Three-bedroom homes lead at 51.3% and 4-plus bedroom homes follow at 31.7%, suiting families more than downsizers. Affordability is the standout: average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,406 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, far below the 30% stress threshold and comfortable even at the 47.1st income percentile. That gap between low repayments and middle incomes is why owner-occupation is feasible here for younger buyers priced out of capital cities.
For Buyers
At a $590,000 median, houses cost a fraction of metropolitan prices, and the data shows clear momentum: the median rose 14.0% from $538,500 in 2024 to $614,000 in 2025. Stock heavily favours buyers wanting space, with 92.0% separate houses and only 3.4% apartments, so detached living is the default rather than a premium. Three-bedroom homes lead at 51.3% and 4-plus bedroom homes follow at 31.7%, suiting families more than downsizers. Affordability is the standout: average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,406 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, far below the 30% stress threshold and comfortable even at the 47.1st income percentile. That gap between low repayments and middle incomes is why owner-occupation is feasible here for younger buyers priced out of capital cities.
For Investors
Renters make up 36.3% of households and weekly rent averages $330, giving a gross yield near 2.9% against the $590,000 median, materially higher than inner-Sydney returns where yields sit near 1.3%. The vacancy rate of 5.4% is on the higher side, signalling tenants have choice, but rent growth of 44.8% over the period shows strong upward pressure. Demand support is real: net overseas migration adds 166 residents a year and the forecast trend is 1.65% annual growth, even though internal migration removes 95. Development is modest at 13 applications in 12 months, mostly subdivisions and sheds rather than new dwelling supply, so existing stock stays relatively scarce. The case rests on yield plus rent escalation more than on capital growth seen in pricier markets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
104
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below the national figure, a genuinely young profile driven by families: couples with children number 1,622 against 1,035 couples without, so children are common. Overseas-born residents sit at just 11.1%, which is 10.5 points below national, and ancestry leans firmly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,034), Irish (578) and Scottish (470). The most common non-English languages, Mandarin (17) and Punjabi (16), have tiny speaker counts, confirming low overseas exposure. University qualifications reach 21.4%, 8.7 points below the national rate, consistent with a workforce weighted toward community, clerical and trades roles. Average household size is 2.4, only 0.1 below national, reflecting the family-heavy, detached-housing pattern rather than the smaller households of denser suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.0%
Houses
4.6%
Townhouse
3.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is evenly split three ways: 28.2% own outright, 35.6% carry a mortgage and 36.3% rent, a balanced mix typical of a regional growth area rather than an established wealth enclave. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 92.0% separate houses, with apartments at 3.4% and semi-detached at 4.6%, so density is low. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 51.3% and 4-plus bedroom at 31.7%, leaving two-bedroom dwellings at just 16.0%. The median climbed 14.0% in a single year, from $538,500 in 2024 to $614,000 in 2025, with the latest figure also the peak. Both stress measures stay comfortable, mortgage-to-income at 21.5% and rent-to-income at 21.9%, both well below the 30% threshold, because prices remain low relative to even middle incomes at the 47.1st percentile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,406
Rent / wk
$330
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$808
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.4%
Unoccupied
114
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.7%
Couples, no children
4,028
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 29.3% (441 workers), more than double any other sector, followed by Education at 10.9% (164), Public Admin at 9.6% (145) and Construction at 9.2% (139). That heavy healthcare and public-sector weighting reflects Wagga Wagga's role as a regional service hub. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers lead at 441, ahead of Professionals at 388 and Clerical at 299, a profile more service-oriented than the professional-heavy mix of capital-city suburbs. Unemployment is 5.1% and the full-time rate is 68.5%, with participation at 63.7%. SEIFA reads middle-band across the board: IRSAD decile 6, IRSD decile 5, IEO decile 7 and IER decile 6, so the area is neither advantaged nor disadvantaged, with education scoring slightly higher than economic resources.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
6,386
Unemployed
226
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.5%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
63.7%
Employed
2,420
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.4%
Postgraduate
3.4%
Born Overseas
11.1%
Dwellings
2,015
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 90.0% drive to work while only 0.9% use public transport and 1.3% walk or cycle, far below denser metropolitan suburbs and typical of a regional layout at 1,660 residents per km2. The area sits mid-band on disadvantage, decile 5 on IRSD, meaning a roughly average share of residents face deprivation, with 6.2% (303 people) needing daily assistance. Volunteering runs at 12.2%, and housing costs stay manageable with rent-to-income at 21.9%, below the 30% stress line. No schools are recorded inside the 3.06 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding Wagga Wagga suburbs, a common trade-off for the spread-out, detached-housing setting where most trips are by car anyway.
Drive
90.0%
Public Transport
0.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.65%/yr
(+177 people/yr)
EstablishedGlenfield Park is an active growth area, not a static one. The forecast trend is 1.65% annual growth, adding about 177 residents a year, and the medium projection lifts the population steadily across 2026 to 2031. The primary driver is overseas migration at a net 166 a year, which more than offsets net internal outflow of 95. Affordability has worsened over the decade, from 47.5% in 2011 to 49.8% in 2021, as rent rose 44.8% and real incomes grew a slower 12.3%. The young-resident share rose 2.0 points while the senior share barely moved at 0.1 points, reinforcing the family-driven pattern. Gentrification signals are early at most, with the main marker being strong population expansion rather than rising affluence.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+166
Net Internal / yr
-95
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +38% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenfield Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenfield Park a good suburb to live in?
Glenfield Park suits families wanting affordable space, with a $590,000 median house price, 92.0% separate houses and a young median age of 35, which is 5.0 years below national. SEIFA places it mid-band at decile 6 on IRSAD. Housing costs are comfortable, with mortgage-to-income at 21.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What is the median house price in Glenfield Park?
The median house price is $590,000, a fraction of Sydney levels given its Wagga Wagga location. Prices rose 14.0% from $538,500 in 2024 to $614,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $330 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,406, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%.
What schools are in Glenfield Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.06 km2 Glenfield Park boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding Wagga Wagga suburbs. The resident base is family-heavy, with 1,622 couples with children, well above the 1,035 couples without children.
Is Glenfield Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Glenfield Park in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, a mid-band result, and 6.2% of its 5,078 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with an average regional area.
Is Glenfield Park good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $330 against a $590,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.9%, higher than inner-Sydney's 1.3%. The 5.4% vacancy rate gives tenants choice, but rent grew 44.8% over the period and net overseas migration of 166 a year supports demand, so returns lean on yield and rent growth.
How is Glenfield Park's population changing?
The population is growing, with a forecast trend of 1.65% a year, adding about 177 residents annually through 2031. Net overseas migration of 166 a year is the main driver, offsetting net internal outflow of 95. The young-resident share rose 2.0 points over the decade, reinforcing a family profile.
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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