Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Glenwood
5 km²
More than half of the people living in Glenwood were born overseas, creating a diverse and affluent community. It is a family-oriented area where households are typically large and the population is slightly younger than the national average. This professional character is reflected in the high number of university degrees and strong weekly incomes. The neighbourhood is dominated by large detached houses and a population that has grown steadily since 2011.
Glenwood's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Glenwood has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a children's population that is a little above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in other similar areas.
Over half of the population was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian, English, and Chinese are the most common ancestries, with 18.7% of residents born in India.
Language diversity is very high, as 53.6% of people use a language other than English at home. Punjabi and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages, which is consistent with the strong Indian ancestry in the area.
Religious affiliation is high compared to other areas, with only 16.9% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 41% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 78.8% of residents have completed Year 12.
Weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical household earning $3,068. This is far above the national figure of $1,746, and nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Residents report good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both well below the national average. Only 4% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.9% of people providing this care. This is consistent with the high proportion of families with children.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is small, making up 0.5% of the community. This group has a very high typical household income of $3,124.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per household. The vast majority of families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.
Separate houses make up 97.2% of all dwellings, and 98% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well above the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $590.
Working from home is very common, with 44.4% of the workforce doing so. Most homes have at least two cars, and only 1.8% of households have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen slightly since 2011.
The workforce is highly active, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals, managers, and clerical staff are the most common occupations.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with a maximum score of 10 for access to money and resources. It also ranks very high for education and job skills.
The area receives far more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,094mm recorded. Temperatures are typical for the region.
The neighbourhood is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.