GLENWOOD

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,623,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,110
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 8.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 15,829
Density 3,092.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

GLENWOOD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,623,000
House Sales Volume 64 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $790/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

GLENWOOD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,110 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.32x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

GLENWOOD 2,110/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

GLENWOOD has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

GLENWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

15,829
Total Population
3,092
people/km² density
8.4%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
India
3,377 people
21.3%
2
Australia
2,540 people
16.1%
3
England
2,270 people
14.3%
4
China
1,332 people
8.4%
5
Philippines
956 people
6.0%

Transport

39.0 km
to Sydney CBD
38 min
drive to CBD
59 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Glenwood High School

Details
75.4 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

GLENWOOD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About GLENWOOD

Glenwood is located in Central Sydney, approximately 39.0km from CBD, about 59 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 15,829 with a density of 3092 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,623,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Glenwood High School has 133 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2110 per 100,000, 0.32x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Indian comprises 21.33%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (16.05%) and English (14.34%), Chinese comprises 8.42%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Glenwood has a house median of $1,623,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Glenwood has a crime rate of 2110 per 100,000, which is 0.32x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Glenwood High School, 2024 HSC results: 133 Distinguished Achievers, 6 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 75.4. Catholic schools: St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary), 2024 HSC results: 62 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 59.1 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: William Clarke College, 2024 HSC results: 141 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 4 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 79.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Glenwood has a population of 15,829, with Chinese comprising 8.40%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Indian (21.33%), Aust (16.05%), English (14.34%), Chinese (8.42%), Filipino (6.04%).

Glenwood is approximately 39.0km from Sydney CBD, about 38 minutes by car or 59 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.