Glenwood, NSW 2982
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $590/wk Median
- 19.5% Renters
Glenwood Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.8k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $590
- To the CBD
- 29.4km
- Walkability
- 6.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Glenwood Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Glenwood is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,829 residents, a smaller but steady 19.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $590 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Glenwood
Glenwood Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Glenwood Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Glenwood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Glenwood
Real questions renters ask before moving to Glenwood.
Is Glenwood walkable?
Glenwood carries a walkability score of 6.3/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Glenwood?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Glenwood is $590. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $590 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Glenwood a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Glenwood has a 19.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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