Moving to Glendenning NSW 2761
What the official numbers say about living in Glendenning — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $430 a week, against a median household income of $2,203 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glendenning grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,026 → 5,196 people).
Around 89% of households are families, averaging 3.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, Fiji; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glendenning sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (65% of workers), while 30% work from home.
Nearest train station: Doonside, 2.6 km south-east.
Nearest metro station: Tallawong, 7.5 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Mount Druitt Bus Interchange, 4.2 km south-west.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 17.2 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 36 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 57 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 39 parks — see them all on the Glendenning profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Glendenning Public School 200 m · St Francis of Assisi Primary School 800 m · William Dean Public School 1.2 km · Plumpton House School 1.4 km · Plumpton Public School 1.5 km · St Clare's Catholic High School 1.6 km · Richard Johnson Anglican School 1.6 km · Hassall Grove Public School 1.7 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.6 km · Woolworths 2.2 km · Coles 2.5 km · IGA 2.6 km · Foodworks 2.8 km · Desiworld Supermarket 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Hillview Park 250 m · Durawi Park 450 m · Glendenning Reserve 600 m · E C Freeman Reserve 800 m · Frank Flores Park 900 m · Western Sydney Parklands (Woodfarm Reserve) 1 km · Alexander Egoroff Reserve 1.1 km · Aunty Mavis Halvorson Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glendenning, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glendenning, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendenning here | 5,196 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Dean Park | 3,180 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
| Oakhurst | 6,947 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
| Plumpton | 10,070 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Hassall Grove | 4,401 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Colebee | 4,914 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Doonside | 13,614 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Blacktown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Chifley — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2761 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glendenning profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $430 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,026 people to 5,196. It sits about 36 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Doonside station is roughly 2.6 km away. Local government is Blacktown council, and the federal seat is Chifley.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glendenning vs Dean Park · Glendenning vs Oakhurst.
Nearby guides: Dean Park · Oakhurst · Plumpton · Hassall Grove · Colebee · Doonside.
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