Glenmore Park (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Glenmore Park has a population estimated at 26,642 as of May 2026. This represents a 6.5% rise, or an additional 1,621 individuals, from the 2021 Census when the population stood at 25,021 people. The figure is derived from a resident count of 26,427 assessed by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 325 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population translates to a density of 2,738 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Glenmore Park in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by Districts. Its 6.5% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region's 6.0% rate, making it a regional leader. This growth was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 63.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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Glenmore Park has a skilled resident labor force, with strong representation in vital service industries and an unemployment rate of only 1.4%, according to Districts' aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 15,842 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.7% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is also notably high, reaching 77.8% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high 35.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer income levels in Glenmore Park are positioned among the highest in the country, based on aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $64,373, with the average income recorded at $82,112, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $71,016 for the median and $90,586 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated, placing between the 82nd and 91st percentiles nationwide. The income distribution reveals that 36.6% of residents (9,750 people) earn weekly incomes in the $1,500 - range, which is similar to the wider region where fall into this bracket. A notable of the population earn weekly incomes exceeding indicating areas of high wealth that support local business activity. High housing costs account for of household income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the suburb at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.7% standalone houses and 9.4% other housing types, such as townhouses, units, or alternative dwellings, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership in the suburb was lower than the metropolitan average at 23.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (54.0%) or occupied by tenants (22.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427 at $2,400, while the median weekly rent was $480, compared to $470 in the metropolitan area. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental prices are also higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 86.9%, which includes 51.2% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent households. The remaining 13.1% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 11.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.3% of the total. The median household size stands at 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes present mixed trends, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (23.8%) falling below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This indicates a gap that could be addressed with targeted local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (25.6%).

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Public transit analysis shows that there are 150 active transit stops in the suburb, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 58 different routes, which provide a total of 1,269 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the main transport choice for 93% of residents. Dwellings average 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 35.5%, work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators show positive trends for the local population, with Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common health issues is standard across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 59% of the population (15,809 individuals).

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The suburb exhibits moderate cultural diversity, with 21.2% of residents born outside Australia and 17.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 63.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 34 years makes the suburb younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of children aged 5 - 14 (15.0%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (12.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.1% to 3.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 16.3% to 15.0%. Future projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 75 to 84 age bracket expected to grow the most by 79% (adding people to reach ), whereas the to group is projected to see minimal growth of only (an increase of people).

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Glenmore Park currently has an estimated 1,864 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,007 children aged 0-2 and 671 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 2,120 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 3,045. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.