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Glendenning

NSW 2761 • Greater Sydney

5,196
Population (2021)
$44,460
Median Income
3.57 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlySuburbanAffordable

About Glendenning

Glendenning is a residential suburb in Sydney's Greater West, situated within the Blacktown City Council area approximately 45 kilometres west of the CBD. With a population of around 5,196, it is a young and growing community with a median age of just 33 years. The suburb reflects the multicultural character of Western Sydney, with a significant proportion of residents born overseas — particularly from the Philippines, India, and Fiji — and an average household size of 3.4 people, indicating strong family-oriented living.

Glendenning benefits from its proximity to Rooty Hill and Eastern Creek, providing convenient access to the M7 Motorway corridor, Western Sydney Parklands, and broader retail and transport infrastructure. The suburb's demographics lean towards young families and working-age adults, with strong Filipino, Indian, and Sikh communities contributing to its vibrant cultural fabric. Local schools and community facilities in the wider Blacktown area serve residents well, making it an accessible and affordable entry point for families establishing themselves in Greater Western Sydney.

Glendenning falls under postcode 2761 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blacktown electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2761
Urban Area
Glendenning
LGA / Council
Blacktown
Federal Electorate
Chifley
State Electorate
Blacktown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 150.86°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.57 km²
Elevation
32m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Glendenning by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Glendenning Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Glendenning" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.6%

61 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,131
Census 2021
5,196
▲ 1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,960
Income 2021
$44,460
▲ 17.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,674
Born Overseas 2,370

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 683
  • 2. Philippines 641
  • 3. Fiji 140
  • 4. New Zealand 122
  • 5. Pakistan 76
  • 6. Samoa 43
  • 7. England 35
  • 8. Afghanistan 33
  • 9. Sri Lanka 30
  • 10. Mauritius 29

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,055
Filipino 900
English 770
Indian 706
Irish 174
Scottish 154
Australian Aboriginal 150
Samoan 141
Maltese 119
Chinese 101

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,130
Both parents born in Australia
3,445
Both parents born overseas
445
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.5%
No Religion
13.8%
Sikhism
10.4%
Hinduism
10.1%
Islam
6.9%
Buddhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
385 (7.4%)
5-14 years
876 (16.9%)
15-19 years
390 (7.5%)
20-24 years
364 (7.0%)
25-34 years
722 (13.9%)
35-44 years
871 (16.8%)
45-54 years
699 (13.5%)
55-64 years
516 (9.9%)
65-74 years
264 (5.1%)
75-84 years
81 (1.6%)
85+ years
20 (0.4%)

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