Glenwood at a glance
Median house
$1,585,000
+2.9% year on year
Median unit
$1,131,500
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
15.8k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Glenwood.
The postcode for Glenwood is 2768 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Glenwood is $1,585,000.
Glenwood (2768) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,585,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.9% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Glenwood has roughly 15,829 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 43 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glenwood scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenwood's population at 15,829, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,829
Median age
37
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,585,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,131,500, roughly 29% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.9%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (43 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $317,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (43 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,585,000
+2.9% over the past year. Median unit price $1,131,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$1,585,000
+2.9% annual growth
$1,131,500
43
Average days to sell
15,829
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.90% (median rent $580/wk against a $1,585,000 price tag). Units yield 2.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.90%
Based on $1,585,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.71%
Based on $1,131,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202443 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.9%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
+15%
2026
$1.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
333
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenwood.
Local schools for Glenwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glenwood High School
Caddies Creek Public School
Kings Langley Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glenwood.
- What is the median house price in Glenwood?
- The median house price in Glenwood, NSW 2768 is $1,585,000. The median unit price is $1,131,500. Annual growth is +2.9%.
- What is the Glenwood postcode?
- Glenwood is in the 2768 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Glenwood?
- Glenwood is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2768. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glenwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Glenwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenwood on this page, including Glenwood High School, Caddies Creek Public School, Holy Cross Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenwood?
- Glenwood has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenwood?
- Glenwood is close to Bella Vista, Kings Langley, Nirimba Fields, Acacia Gardens, Parklea.
- What is the population of Glenwood?
- The population of Glenwood is approximately 15,829 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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