Glenfield Park (NSW)

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According to census figures and subsequent residential updates tracked by Districts, the suburb of Glenfield Park has an estimated population of 5,517 as of May 2026. This indicates that the community grew by 439 residents (8.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 5,078 individuals. The calculation relies on a base of 5,506 residents calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP data, plus 60 validated new addresses added since the census. The suburb's density stands at 1,802 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds typical national markers. The 8.6% expansion rate outpaced both the broader SA4 region (2.2%) and the adjacent SA3 district, establishing the suburb of Glenfield Park as a regional frontrunner in growth. This population rise was mostly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 58% of the net gains in recent times.

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The local workforce consists of a balanced mix of professional and manual labor sectors with strong representation in community services. The local unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,548. The jobless rate is 0.3% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is closely aligned with the regional rate of 60.6%. Only a small fraction of the workforce (5.9%) reported working from home during the census, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions in place at the time.

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Taxpayer statistics for the 2023 financial year show local incomes sitting just below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $54,560, while the average income is $66,553, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated current figures would be approximately $60,191 for the median and $73,421 for the average as of March 2026. Relative to the rest of the country, local household, family, and individual incomes place in the modest 36th to 51st percentiles. The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, containing 37.9% of local households (representing 2,090 individuals), which is slightly higher than the wider regional average of 29.9% in this bracket. Local households retain of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile for housing affordability.

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The local housing stock at the time of the census consisted of 92.0% standalone houses and 8.0% alternative configurations (such as townhouses and apartments), compared to a regional split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats. The home ownership rate stood at 28.3%, trailing Regional NSW, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (35.3%) or renters (36.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,406 was lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was identical to the regional standard at $330. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and local weekly rents remain below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 67.7% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 26.6%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent households at 14.5%. Single-person households account for 29.1% of the local area, and group living situations make up 3.3%, bringing the total non-family household share to 32.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 persons matches the Regional NSW average.

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Local education metrics present development opportunities, with university degree attainment (14.4%) sitting significantly lower than the NSW state average of 32.2%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate study at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and practical skills are highly prevalent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificate level training (31.3%).

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Local transit options include 30 bus stops located throughout Glenfield Park, offering a network of 32 distinct routes that provide a total of 568 passenger trips each week. Access to these services is high, with the average home situated 274 meters from a stop. The suburb is primarily a residential feeder area, with 97% of commuters utilizing private vehicles. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the wider regional average. A small portion of the workforce (5.9%) worked from home during the 2021 Census, likely reflecting pandemic-related public health guidelines.

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Local health outcomes indicate notable challenges based on regional mortality and chronic disease trends across various age brackets. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, covering approximately 53% of residents, which represents around 2,937 individuals.

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The local population has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with citizens making up 90.9% of residents, 88.9% born in Australia, and 89.9% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 62.5% of residents, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 55.9%.

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The median age of 35 years makes Glenfield Park younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 15.8% compared to the regional average, while seniors aged 65 - 74 are less common at 9.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.3% to 14.4%, while those aged 45 to 54 shrank from 11.2% to 10.0%. Projections suggest the age mix will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group growing by 44% to add 151 residents and reach a total of while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

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Glenfield Park currently has an estimated 424 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 249 children aged 0-2 and 166 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 472 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 590. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.