Median house price
$1.16M
+14% change
NSW · Hawkesbury Council
Glossodia, 2756
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,913
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.6%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,119/wk
Employment rate
67.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,160,000
Languages at home
3.6%non-English
Most common: German, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Glossodia is a regional centre in Hawkesbury Council that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Glossodia snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$630/wk
Houses $700 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
2,913
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#70
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
45th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
42nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
26th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 42.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 47% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3310th in Australia
- State rank
- 1009th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #70 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #263 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 157
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,160,000
- Median price change
- +13.7%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,913(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +0.6% over 5 years · 42th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in NSW
- 42th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,950), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,865
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,119
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 953
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,067
- Employment rate
- 67.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 910 / 4 / 6
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 184
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 65
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions331
- Domestic Violence Related Assault157
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment251
- Malicious Damage To Property173
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault144
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 954
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 26th
School list
- Glossodia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 954 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- Creek Ridge Rd After Jordan Av
- Spinks Rd After James St
- Spinks Rd Opp Golden Valley Dr
- Spinks Rd Opp Grand Pde
- Spinks Rd Opp Mitchell Dr
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 57 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.05
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Spinks Road ReservePark
Transport(22)
22 bus stops
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Spinks Road ReservePark
- Woodbury ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Hawkesbury District Health Service (9.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 69
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 BOOMERANG DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling182 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space71 KENTUCKY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure337 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 JAMES STREET GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign276 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Playground equipment; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like; Recreation area103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Under Assessment
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation155 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 CHESTNUT DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure271 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
January 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure163 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Subdivision88 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure71 KENTUCKY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Withdrawn
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support88 WATTLE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation337 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure135 GOLDEN VALLEY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture119 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 KENTUCKY DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation155 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
February 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool50 JORDAN AVENUE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure58 MITCHELL DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 OLD EAST KURRAJONG ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 OLD EAST KURRAJONG ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 BOOMERANG DRIVE GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling182 BOUNDARY ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision361 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 ROSE CRESCENT GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses4 JAMES STREET GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Subdivision103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling276 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 OLD EAST KURRAJONG ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
June 2024
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers; Business identification sign103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
May 2024
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign103 SPINKS ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation350 CREEK RIDGE ROAD GLOSSODIA 2756Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
- Member of Parliament
- Susan TEMPLEMAN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,939
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.3%Labor 57.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.8 km away).
Coalition 60.7%Labor 39.3%
18.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- GlossodiaLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Kurrajong EastLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Freemans ReachLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- WilberforceLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- EbenezerLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Hawkesbury Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.