Glenning Valley (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address points verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Glenning Valley has an estimated population of 2,048 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 25 residents (1.2%) from the 2,023 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from the current resident estimate of 2,048, which Districts determined by analyzing the ABS June 2025 ERP data alongside 15 validated new addresses added post-Census. With this population level, the local density stands at 361 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for future housing. The suburb of Glenning Valley and its post-Census expansion of 1.2% is within 2.2 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.4%), showing stable growth characteristics. Most of the population gains in recent times were driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 56% of the overall increases.

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Glenning Valley has a qualified workforce with strong participation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated 2.9% rise in local employment over the past year. Local statistics show that 1,109 residents were employed as of March 2026. The unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than the 4.1% rate seen across Greater Sydney, while the workforce participation rate matches the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 33.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in Glenning Valley have a median income of $55,772 and an average income of $69,347. This sits slightly higher than national figures but is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting these values for WPI growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of $61,528 for the median and $76,504 for the average as of March 2026. Weekly household incomes from the 2021 Census are positioned in the 81st percentile nationally, at $2,252. The largest income bracket contains 37.0% of local residents (757 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where of households fall into this group. High earning capacity is evident, with of households receiving over per week, indicating a market for premium consumer options. Rent and mortgage payments consume of income, ranking the area in the st percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index places the suburb in the th decile for income.

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Census data reveals that the housing stock in Glenning Valley consists of 96.4% detached houses and 3.5% alternative housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% detached homes and 44.1% higher-density options. The rate of outright home ownership stands at 34.2%, which is higher than the Sydney metro benchmark, with 53.1% of properties under mortgage and 12.7% occupied by renters. Homeowners pay a median monthly mortgage of $2,167, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while renters pay a median weekly rent of $460, compared to the metropolitan average of $470. These local housing costs are higher than the Australian averages, which sit at $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.

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Families represent the vast majority of households at 83.2%, consisting of couples with children at 42.1%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single parents at 9.8%. The remaining 16.8% of households are non-family living arrangements, which are comprised of single-person households at 15.9% and group households at 1.8%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Attainment of higher education is a key area of focus, with 24.6% of local residents holding a university qualification, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 18.1%, postgraduates account for 3.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a credential, split between advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 29.1%.

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Public transport services in the area include 30 bus stops located throughout Glenning Valley. These stops are served by 61 routes, which provide 724 weekly passenger trips. Transport options are accessible, with residents living an average of 299 meters from their nearest stop. Most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 33.0% of residents worked from home, which may be linked to pandemic conditions.

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Public health indicators are positive for Glenning Valley, with mortality rates and chronic health conditions aligning closely with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions is low across younger and older demographics, and private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 54% of the population (~1,113 people) covered, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Glenning Valley has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 85.8% of the population born locally, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 55.9% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in Glenning Valley is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 55 - 64 age group is highly represented at 12.7%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 12.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.5% to 5.2% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 14.7% to 12.7%. Future projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group growing by 28%, adding people to reach . This aging trend is also shown by residents aged and over representing of the total projected growth, while declines are expected in the to and to cohorts.

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Glenning Valley currently has an estimated 129 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 78 children aged 0-2 and 52 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 119 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 214. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.