Glenwood NSW 2768
Glenwood, NSW 2768 is a family-oriented Western Sydney suburb in the Blacktown City Council area, known for predominantly separate houses, strong school appeal and convenient access to Sydney Metro Northwest via nearby stations on the M1 line. It has many bus services, no ferry, and typical CBD travel times of about 60 minutes by public transport or 40 minutes by car. The suburb has a residential, urban character with moderate tree canopy, a relatively young median age, above-average household income, and a culturally diverse community with Australia and India the leading birth-country groups. Major shopping options nearby include Rouse Hill Town Centre and Westpoint Blacktown.
The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Glenwood NSW 2768 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.
How close Glenwood NSW 2768 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.
Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Glenwood NSW 2768.
"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.
How house lots across Glenwood NSW 2768 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.
See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.
The share of Glenwood NSW 2768 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.
The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Glenwood NSW 2768, tracked separately from apartments.
Typical land characteristics and common property features across Glenwood NSW 2768.
How property prices vary across the different pockets of Glenwood NSW 2768, and how each pocket compares.
The top 3 highest house sales in Glenwood NSW 2768 over the past 24 months.
333 popular houses in Glenwood NSW 2768
The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Glenwood NSW 2768, tracked separately from houses.
Where apartment projects are concentrated across Glenwood NSW 2768, with project-level sales context.
The largest apartment projects in Glenwood NSW 2768, ranked by number of lots.
7 popular apartments in Glenwood NSW 2768
Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Glenwood NSW 2768 community.
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Living in Glenwood NSW 2768: Suburb Profile & FAQs
Common questions about living in and buying property in Glenwood NSW 2768 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.
Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.
Is Glenwood NSW 2768 a good suburb for families?
Glenwood NSW 2768 is a strong suburb for families, especially buyers who want a house-oriented area with solid schooling signals and a generally reassuring day-to-day feel. The school ratings are very strong, with both primary and secondary sitting at 10 out of 10, and safety is also a healthy 4 out of 5, which matters when buyers are weighing up schools and safety together. Glenwood also looks family-shaped in its household pattern: average household size is 3.6, children aged 0 to 4 make up about 6.6% of residents, and those aged 5 to 14 are about 16.7%, which supports the sense that it is good for kids rather than just marketed that way. Housing also helps, with separate houses making up about 99% of homes. The trade-off is that Glenwood is not especially walkable, so families may lean more on cars for school runs, shopping and weekend activities.
What is it like to live in Glenwood NSW 2768?
Living in Glenwood NSW 2768 feels practical, suburban and family-oriented rather than highly urban or village-like. It sits in Western Sydney and reads as a straightforward residential suburb, with a built-up environment and relatively low canopy cover at 15.72%, so this is not one of those deeply leafy North Shore pockets. Day to day, the lifestyle is likely to feel settled and home-focused, with retail at 3 out of 5 and safety at 4 out of 5 giving it a comfortable but not overly polished feel. Walkability is only 2 out of 5 and culture is 2 out of 5, so living in Glenwood is more about space, routine and convenience by car than café hopping or a strong walk-everywhere atmosphere. That trade-off will suit buyers prioritising family housing and school access, but less so those wanting a more vibrant, greener or more character-filled suburb lifestyle.
Is Glenwood NSW 2768 well connected for commuting?
Glenwood NSW 2768 is reasonably well connected for commuting, but the transport picture is mixed rather than exceptional. There is no train station in the suburb itself, and no light rail or ferry, which means Glenwood does not offer the full range of public transport options found in more inner or rail-served areas. That said, bus service is strong, and metro access is nearby via the M1 line around Kellyville, which helps support commuting options beyond driving alone. The average public transport commute to the Sydney CBD is around 60 minutes, while driving averages about 40 minutes, so Glenwood can work for commuters, especially those heading out by car or combining local access with nearby metro. The trade-off is clear: transport is usable, but it is not as direct or effortless as suburbs with their own train station, so some buyers will need to accept a more multi-step commute.
Who does Glenwood NSW 2768 suit best?
Glenwood NSW 2768 suits family buyers, upsizers and professional households best, especially those looking for a house-dominated suburb with a stable suburban profile. The housing mix is a big clue here: about 99% of homes are separate houses and apartments are effectively absent, so Glenwood strongly favours buyers who want land, multiple bedrooms and a conventional family layout. The resident profile also points to an established owner-occupier style market, with renting at around 19.1%, median family income at $2,418 a week, and about 40.8% of residents working in manager or professional roles. Professionals, clerical workers and managers are the leading occupation groups, and the median age of 34 suggests a suburb with plenty of working-age households. The flip side is that Glenwood may suit apartment buyers, highly walkable lifestyle seekers, or downsizers less well, because the suburb’s strength is classic suburban housing rather than compact, low-maintenance living.
What are the pros and cons of living in Glenwood NSW 2768?
The main trade-off in Glenwood NSW 2768 is that you get strong family housing and solid everyday liveability, but you give up some walkability, greenery and transport simplicity. On the plus side, Glenwood has a very high separate-house share, good safety at 4 out of 5, decent retail access at 3 out of 5, many bus services and nearby metro access, all of which make it appealing for buyers who want a practical family base in Western Sydney. The relatively low rental share also suggests a more settled feel than some faster-turnover markets. On the other hand, walkability is only 2 out of 5, culture is 2 out of 5, tree canopy is fairly modest at 15.72%, and there is no train station in the suburb itself. For many buyers, that means a more car-dependent routine. Still, Glenwood can be a very good fit if your priority is family-sized housing over a more urban, walkable lifestyle.
What are property prices like in Glenwood NSW 2768?
Property prices in Glenwood NSW 2768 are expensive by most Sydney family-buyer expectations, though they can still make sense for buyers prioritising house stock and school-focused suburb selection. In the past six months, house sales data shows 41 recorded sales, with a median house price of $1,680,000, an average of about $1,655,824, and a middle range that broadly sits from around $1,413,000 at the 25th percentile to about $1,850,000 at the 75th percentile. That tells buyers that Glenwood house prices are not entry-level, and budget pressure becomes real if you are targeting better land, stronger presentation or more competitive pockets of the suburb. The upside is that you are buying into an overwhelmingly house-based suburb with strong family appeal. The trade-off is straightforward: buyers are paying for family functionality and schooling appeal, but should not expect inner-city convenience or a bargain price point.
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