Question 1

Is Glendenning a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Glendenning is a quiet, family-oriented suburb in western Sydney with a suburban feel. Housing is mostly detached brick homes with pockets of newer low-rise development on modest blocks, and streets are lined with neighbourhood parks and sporting fields that anchor local life. A small shopping centre and everyday services meet day-to-day needs, and commuting is practical thanks to nearby motorway connections and public transport, while larger commercial and employment precincts in western Sydney are within easy reach.

The community has 5,196 people and a median age of 33, and families form the core of households with couple families with children the largest group. About seven in ten households are owner-occupied. There are no significant new infrastructure projects reported at this time, and Glendenning Public School underwent remediation after asbestos-containing material was found in a demountable ceiling. Whether Glendenning suits you will depend on how much you value practical, affordable housing and straightforward local amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Glendenning?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Glendenning sits at a median price of $1,041,000, which is about 9.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,203, annualised to $114,556). On these figures, buying a house is well above what households locally earned at the last Census.

For renters, a house rent of $660 a week would take roughly 30% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a sizeable share. Renting here is less stretched against local incomes than buying, but whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Glendenning a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Glendenning house values climbed 11.1%, a strong rise in the capital value of houses. House rents increased 1.5% over the same period, a slight lift in rental income. That means, for houses, the price movement was the stronger performer this year compared with what rents delivered, so whether this mix suits you depends on whether you are prioritising capital growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.04M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	11.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	13	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	35	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$660	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.5%	N/A

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Glendenning

Glendenning suburb profile

Glendenning property market performance

5 year median price trend for houses and units

Glendenning demographics

Suburbs near Glendenning

How does Glendenning compare to nearby suburbs?

Choose the right real estate agents in Glendenning

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Glendenning

Not quite ready to sell?

Suburb and property report

Digital estimate for your property

Navigate the market