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Glenwood
5 km²
Situated within Greater Sydney's Blacktown region, Glenwood is a prosperous suburb defined by large family homes and a highly educated population. The area is notably multicultural, with over half of its residents born overseas and a typical household income far above the national figure. This is a youthful community where children under 15 are much more common than in most other areas, resulting in a high demand for local schools and family-oriented services.
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 typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 50.2% of people born outside Australia. Indian, English, and Chinese are the most frequent ancestries reported.
Diversity is high, with 53.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 26.6%, with Punjabi and Hindi being the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is common, and the 16.9% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Hinduism are the most common faiths.
Education levels are very high, with 41.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the Australian average of 26.3%.
Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,009. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 21.4% of people, which is well below the national figure.
Family responsibilities are prominent, as 30.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average.
There are 82 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher typical household income of $3,124 compared to the state average.
Homes are typically large, with 3.5 people per household. This is well above the national figure of 2.5, and very few people live alone.
The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 98% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most households have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,600.
Working from home is very common here, with 44.4% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure of 21.0%.
Movement into the area is steady, with 30.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the state average.
The local workforce is active, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 58.7%.
The area is quite accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and a 15 minute walk of a park.