Glossodia
A 2,865-person suburb with a median age of 33, Glossodia has a younger profile than the national age benchmark and a strongly detached housing base. Separate houses account for 98.9% of dwellings, while 54.2% of households are paying a mortgage and only 16.2% are renting. Compared with Windsor's more urban setting, Glossodia is shaped by larger homes, family households and car-based routines. Household income of $2,119 per week sits at the 80.1 percentile, helping explain the suburb's mortgage-belt character and demand for three and four-plus-bedroom homes.
Local council: Hawkesbury
Population
2,865
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,119/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
29
For buyers, Glossodia is primarily a detached-home market, with 98.9% of dwellings being separate houses and 0.7% apartments. The housing mix favours family space: 50.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 43.3% have 4 or more, because the suburb's household profile includes 50.4% couples with children. A monthly mortgage measure of $2,067 and mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5% indicate that mortgage costs are not currently flagged as stressed. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, buyers trade walkability and compact housing for larger lots and more private space. The 16.2% renting share is well below the 54.2% mortgage share, so competition is likely to centre on established family homes.
For Buyers
For buyers, Glossodia is primarily a detached-home market, with 98.9% of dwellings being separate houses and 0.7% apartments. The housing mix favours family space: 50.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 43.3% have 4 or more, because the suburb's household profile includes 50.4% couples with children. A monthly mortgage measure of $2,067 and mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5% indicate that mortgage costs are not currently flagged as stressed. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, buyers trade walkability and compact housing for larger lots and more private space. The 16.2% renting share is well below the 54.2% mortgage share, so competition is likely to centre on established family homes.
For Investors
Glossodia presents as a low-rental-share, detached housing market rather than a high-density rental precinct. Rent is $430 per week, the vacancy rate is 4.0%, and renters account for 16.2% of households, compared with 54.2% paying a mortgage. Rent-to-income is 20.3% and no rent-stress flag is recorded, which supports a relatively manageable tenant cost position. Compared with higher-rental-share markets, the smaller tenant pool may limit leasing depth, although the 98.9% separate-house share can appeal to families seeking space. Development activity also matters: 28 applications were lodged over 12 months, including residential construction and subdivision, so investors should check how new supply could affect rents and resale competition.
Development Activity
Total DAs
129
Last 12 Months
29
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+31.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glossodia
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Glossodia has a young, family-oriented population, with a median age of 33, which is 7.0 years below the national age comparison. Average household size is 3.0 people, or 0.5 above the national benchmark, while couples with children represent 50.4% of families and one-parent families 13.5%. Overseas-born residents account for 8.5%, 13.1 percentage points below the national comparison, and university attendance or attainment is 14.6%, 15.5 points below the national figure. English ancestry is most prominent at 1,234 people, followed by Scottish at 271, Maltese at 263 and Irish at 257. Christianity totals 1,570 people, compared with 1,117 reporting no religion, reflecting an established Anglo-leaning profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.9%
Houses
0.4%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Glossodia's housing stock is unusually concentrated in separate homes: 98.9% are detached, compared with 0.7% apartments and 0.4% semi-detached dwellings. The bedroom mix is also family-sized, with 50.9% three-bedroom homes and 43.3% with four or more bedrooms. Tenure is mortgage-led, with 54.2% of households paying a mortgage, 29.0% owning outright and 16.2% renting. Compared with denser centres such as Windsor, this structure gives buyers more emphasis on land, storage and vehicle access. The $430 weekly rent and $2,067 monthly mortgage measure should be assessed alongside household income of $2,119 per week, while the 22.5% mortgage-to-income figure indicates that typical mortgage commitments are not currently flagged as stressed.
Mortgage / mo
$2,067
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $430.
$680
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $720 · units $500
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$886
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.4%
Couples with children
35.7%
Couples, no children
13.5%
Single parent
821
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is Glossodia's leading industry at 21.8%, employing 207 people, followed by healthcare at 13.9% and 132 people, education at 12.1% and 115, other services at 8.8% and 83, and public administration at 6.6% and 63. This industry mix aligns with the occupational base, where trades lead at 348 workers, ahead of clerical and administration at 211 and managers at 186. Compared with a professional-services-heavy suburb, Glossodia has a more practical and locally essential employment structure because construction, care, education and public administration dominate. Labour-force participation is 69.3%, unemployment is 3.0%, and full-time employment is 55.2%, indicating a sizeable working population alongside 456 part-time workers.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
1,531
Unemployed
46
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.2%
Part-time
30.7%
Participation
69.3%
Employed
1,485
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.6%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
8.5%
Dwellings
920
Transport to Work
Glossodia suits households comfortable with a car-oriented lifestyle. About 69.0% of residents drive, while only 2.1% walk or cycle to work, because the suburb covers 15.54 square kilometres and has a relatively low density of 184.4 people per square kilometre. Working from home is significant at 25.7%, which can reduce some commuting pressure. Glossodia Public School provides one government primary option within the suburb; families should confirm enrolment zones against the exact address. Compared with more walkable centres, daily errands and broader service access are likely to require more driving. A current safety assessment should be made using recent incident information and an address-level inspection rather than assuming that suburb-wide travel patterns indicate crime risk.
Drive
69.0%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
25.7%
Growth Outlook
The current growth picture combines a settled resident base with visible land-use activity. Glossodia has 2,865 residents across 15.54 square kilometres, at a density of 184.4 people per square kilometre. Over the latest 12-month period, 28 development applications were recorded, including residential construction and subdivision, creating scope for gradual housing change. Residential stability remains high, with 80.9% of residents staying at the same address and 19.1% turnover. Compared with a higher-turnover suburb, this points to change being shaped more by new development and household formation than by frequent resident churn. Buyers and investors should monitor approvals, subdivision outcomes and infrastructure capacity because these factors will influence how quickly the housing mix evolves.
Population trend: Hawkesbury council area
Glossodia sits in the Hawkesbury council area. These are the council area's residents, not Glossodia's.
Residents 2025
69,299
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glossodia compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glossodia a good suburb to live in?
Glossodia can suit households wanting detached space and a family setting. Separate houses account for 98.9% of dwellings, couples with children make up 50.4% of families, and the median age is 33. Car use is high at 69.0%, so daily convenience depends more on driving than walking.
What is the median house price in Glossodia?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales rather than inferred from rent. Glossodia's housing is 98.9% separate houses, with 50.9% three-bedroom and 43.3% four-plus-bedroom homes, so the dwelling mix can materially affect the suburb-wide median.
What schools are in Glossodia?
Glossodia Public School is a government primary school in the suburb. Families should check the exact address and enrolment zone before buying, particularly because Glossodia covers 15.54 square kilometres and school access can vary across its dispersed residential area.
Is Glossodia safe?
A definitive safety assessment should be based on recent incident information for the exact address and timeframe. Glossodia has 2,865 residents and 69.0% drive, but population size and travel patterns are not substitutes for current crime rates. Inspect lighting, roads and evening activity during a visit.
Is Glossodia good for property investment?
Glossodia may suit investors seeking detached homes, but returns need careful pricing. Weekly rent is $430, vacancy is 4.0%, renters represent 16.2% of households, and 28 development applications were lodged in 12 months. Compare purchase price, insurance and maintenance with achievable rent before committing.
How is Glossodia's population changing?
Glossodia has 2,865 residents, with 80.9% staying at the same address and 19.1% turnover. At the same time, 28 development applications over 12 months indicate active land-use change. Monitor new housing and subdivision outcomes rather than assuming that development will produce a rapid population shift.
What development is happening in Glossodia?
Development activity includes 28 applications over 12 months, with examples covering residential construction and subdivision. One sample involved 1 dwelling, while other applications had no stated dwelling count. Check approvals, conditions and construction timing before relying on a proposed project.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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