NSW · Penrith Council
Glenmore Park, 2745
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Penrith, Glenmore Park is a settled larger suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 25,021
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,526
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 218 of 8,020
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 71.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 614 / 575 / 153
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $588
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 127
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 743
- Against the person
- 280
- Against property
- 335
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 89 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault89
- Fraud117
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment144
- Malicious Damage To Property104
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault60
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,007
- Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Caroline Chisholm CollegeSecondary
- Fernhill SchoolSpecial
- Glenmore Park High SchoolSecondary
- Glenmore Park Public SchoolPrimary
- Nangamay Public SchoolPrimary
- Surveyors Creek Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
216 public transport stops in this suburb
- Glenmore Pkwy Opp Sir John Jamison Cct
- Mulgoa Rd After School House Rd
- Ridgetop Dr After Kingsfield Av
- Ridgetop Dr Opp Branksome Way
- The Northern Rd After Glenmore Pkwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
457 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 CAPSTONE TERRACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 PINEWOOD AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure158 FORESTWOOD DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 CORRIDALE ROAD GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 HEREFORD AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development60 BRADLEY STREET GLENMORE PARK 2745Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Fences11 SHEOAK PLACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)48 LUTTRELL STREET GLENMORE PARK 2745Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences11 BRANKSOME WAY GLENMORE PARK 2745Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support114 FORESTWOOD DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation13 FITZGERALD PLACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure179 BRADLEY STREET GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 STEIN PLACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 HEREFORD AVENUE, GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 Corridale Road, Glenmore Park 2745 NSWDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 SHORTHORN AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 CORRIDALE ROAD GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
February 2026
- Demolition131 GLENMORE RIDGE DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house31 BINYANG AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house133 GLENMORE RIDGE DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport56 KIBER DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 SHETLAND AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 HEREFORD AVENUE, GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia17 CASHMERE ROAD GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 CAPSTONE TERRACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure116 Darug Ave, Glenmore parkDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 SHETLAND AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation26 JILLAK CLOSE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22-26 WITTAMA DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Fences; Swimming pool11 PARDALOTE PLACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 SIR JOHN JAMISON CIRCUIT GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 HONEYSUCKLE AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 SHORTHORN AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation20 ORMONDE CLOSE GLENMORE PARK 2745Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 CONDOR PLACE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure190 FORESTWOOD DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 SHETLAND AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care11 EDGEWATER DRIVE GLENMORE PARK 2745Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses10 TRANQUIL WAY GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 SHETLAND AVENUE GLENMORE PARK 2745Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
223 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Allison Dr after Langley AvBus stop
- Allison Dr opp Langley AvBus stop
- Alston St before Bardo StBus stop
- Bethany Primary School, William Howell DrBus stop
- Bija Dr at Muru DrBus stop
- Bija Dr opp Burra CresBus stop
- Bija Dr opp Karabi PlBus stop
- Bluestone Dr at Glenmore Ridge DrBus stop
- Camellia Ave at Prunus ClBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apple Gum ReservePark
- Forest Redgum ReserveNature reserve
- Jacaranda ParkPark
- Nindi Crescent ReservePark
- Richardson Place ReservePark
- Sunbird Terrace ReservePark
- The Carriageway ReservePark
- Windmill ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Glenmore Park MediclinicTown Terraceclinic
- Glenwest Medical Centredoctor
- Lakes Drive Family PracticeThe Lakes Drivedoctor
- Physio Inq Glenmore Parkphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Explore & Develop Child CareCandlebark Circuitchildcare
- Exploring Hub Early Learning CentreThe Lakes Drivechildcare
- Glenmore Park Child & Family Centrekindergarten
- Kids Academykindergarten
- Kids Academy Early LearningWoodlands Drivechildcare
- Young Academics Early Learning CentreDeerubbin Drivechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 67
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 73.5/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 87th in Australia
- State rank
- 33rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #4 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #21 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ALDIamenities1 Town Terracesupermarket
- Allison Dr after Langley Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Allison Dr opp Langley Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Alston St before Bardo Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bethany Primary School, William Howell Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Bija Dr at Muru Dramenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Penrith Council
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Comparable suburbs
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