Glendenning
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Glendenning, NSW 2761.
About Glendenning
Welcome to Glendenning
Glendenning sits in Sydney's north-west, part of the Blacktown local government area and roughly 40 kilometres from the CBD. It's a compact, family-oriented pocket surrounded by Oakhurst, Dean Park, Hassall Grove, Plumpton and Colebee, and it shares the same quiet, suburban rhythm as its neighbours — low-set brick-and-tile homes, wide streets and a strong sense of community.
With a population of just over 5,000 and a median age of 33, Glendenning attracts young families and first-home buyers looking for space without the price tag of suburbs closer to the harbour. It's not a suburb built around a bustling main street or nightlife strip — its appeal lies in practicality, affordability relative to inner Sydney, and easy access to the growing infrastructure of Sydney's west.
Lifestyle & dining
Glendenning is a residential suburb through and through, and most day-to-day life revolves around home, family and nearby conveniences rather than a defined café strip. For dining out and entertainment, residents tend to head to the larger commercial precincts in surrounding suburbs, with Plumpton and the wider Blacktown area offering a broader spread of restaurants, takeaway and casual dining options.
The pace here suits people who want a settled, low-key lifestyle — weekends are more likely to involve backyard barbecues and local sport than bar-hopping. It's a suburb that rewards those who value quiet streets and community familiarity over constant activity on the doorstep.
Shopping
Everyday shopping needs are covered by local convenience retail and nearby neighbourhood centres, with more comprehensive options a short drive away in Plumpton, Dean Park and Blacktown. Blacktown itself, one of the major retail and commercial hubs of Sydney's west, offers full-scale shopping centres, supermarkets and speciality stores for residents after a bigger shopping trip.
For most households in Glendenning, the pattern is a mix of quick local errands and periodic trips to the larger centres nearby — a trade-off many are happy to make in exchange for quieter residential streets.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Glendenning Public School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School both serving the area. Their presence, combined with the suburb's median age of 33, points to Glendenning's strong appeal among young and growing families looking to settle within reach of good primary schooling without venturing too far from home.
Secondary options and additional schooling choices are available in the surrounding suburbs, giving families flexibility as children move through different stages of education while staying within the broader Blacktown school network.
Getting around
Glendenning's location in Sydney's north-west means most residents rely on cars for daily commuting, with good road connections via the M7 Motorway linking through to the wider Sydney motorway network. This makes trips to Blacktown, Parramatta and beyond relatively straightforward for work or study.
Public transport is generally bus-based within the suburb itself, connecting residents to train stations in nearby centres such as Blacktown and Rooty Hill, from where regular rail services run into the Sydney CBD. It's a suburb better suited to those comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle, though public transport links are within reasonable reach.
The property market
Glendenning's property market is dominated by houses, which make up 97% of current listings, with townhouses making up the remaining 3% — reflecting the suburb's traditional, low-density housing stock. The median house price currently sits at $1.04 million, following recent growth of 9.1%, a sign of continued buyer demand in this part of Sydney's west.
Renters can expect a median weekly rent of $650, appealing to those wanting a family-sized home without inner-city prices. Compared with suburbs closer to central Sydney, Glendenning offers relatively accessible entry points into houses on standard blocks, making it a popular choice for upgraders and investors alike who are watching growth trends across Blacktown's surrounding suburbs, including Oakhurst, Dean Park, Hassall Grove, Plumpton and Colebee.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Glendenning is predominantly single-storey and double-storey brick homes built during the suburb's main development period, typical of Sydney's north-western growth corridor. Blocks tend to be generously sized compared with newer estates further out, offering room for gardens, extensions or granny flats — a drawcard for growing families.
With houses making up the vast majority of listings, there's relatively little unit or townhouse stock, giving the suburb a consistent, low-density streetscape that appeals to buyers wanting a traditional family home rather than higher-density living.
Market snapshot
Glendenning property market
Median sale price
$1.04m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$923k
Median
$1.04m
Premium
$1.33m
Days on market
34
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
31
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +5.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Glendenning by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Glendenning, NSW 2761.
Population
5,196
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,203
median, per week
Median rent
$430
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Glendenning
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Glendenning
$1.05m
34 Baxter Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.60m
8 Andorra Close
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
3/59 Armitage Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
4 Glenview Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.00m
13 Joadja Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.34m
38 Linde Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1000k
15 Masiku Place
Sold ~June 2026
$1.40m
105a Armitage Drive
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Glendenning suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Glendenning?
The median house price in Glendenning, NSW is $1.04m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.1%.
How much is rent in Glendenning?
The median weekly rent in Glendenning is around $650 per week.
Is Glendenning a good place to live?
Glendenning is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Glendenning is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 5,196 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Glendenning?
Glendenning has a population of 5,196 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Glendenning?
There are 2 schools in or near Glendenning, including Glendenning Public School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Glendenning?
Properties in Glendenning take around 34 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Glendenning?
Entry-level properties in Glendenning start around $923k, while premium homes reach $1.33m.
What suburbs are near Glendenning?
Suburbs near Glendenning include Oakhurst, Dean Park, Hassall Grove, Plumpton and Colebee.
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