Glendenning
NSW 2761 · Blacktown
5,196 (2021) → 5,135 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glendenning is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2761, about 35km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.07M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 36km inland. Glendenning has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2761 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (13.14%), Philippines (12.34%), Fiji (2.69%), New Zealand (2.35%), Pakistan (1.46%)
Top languages: Punjabi (11.78%), Tagalog (8.1%), Hindi (3.85%), Filipino (3.23%), Arabic (2.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1044
- Glendenning Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
Nearby (within 10km)
- Plumpton House SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 827
- Plumpton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 981
- Crawford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 914
- William Dean Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 995
- Plumpton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 966
- Western Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
- Richard Johnson Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1072
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1083
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1039
- Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 959
- Doonside High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 917
- St Clare's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 963
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glendenning
Is Glendenning safe?
Glendenning has a residential safety score of 78/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,042 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glendenning?
In Glendenning, the median house price is $1.07M. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Glendenning from Sydney CBD?
Glendenning is about 35.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 98 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glendenning?
Glendenning has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glendenning?
Glendenning has a transport score of 58/100 and 28 bus stops.