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Glenfield WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glenfield, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glenfield WA is 1,009 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenfield is $945 per week ($49,140 per year). Median rent in Glenfield is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Glenfield has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Glenfield has a population density of 123.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenfield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenfield is $1,700.

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Glenfield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenfield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$945/wk

$49,140 per year

#1665 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Glenfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (491) Female 51.0% (512)

Population Density

123.6

people per km²

1,009 people · 8.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,197

Family income/wk

Glenfield Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glenfield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.8% 104 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.2% 123 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glenfield Country of Birth

Australia

93.5%

England

5.8%

Croatia

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Glenfield Religion

No Religion

51.3%

Catholic

22.5%

Anglican

11.5%

Not stated

7.0%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Baptist

1.6%

Islam

1.5%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Glenfield Languages Spoken at Home

Other

21.7%

Afrikaans

17.4%

Spanish

17.4%

Vietnamese

17.4%

French

13.0%

Bengali

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Glenfield Employment

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Employed full-time

44.1% 308 people

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Employed part-time

26.8% 187 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 11 people

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Not in labour force

27.6% 193 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Glenfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Glenfield Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.0%

Professionals

20.1%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Managers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Labourers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Glenfield Field of Study

Engineering

21.4%

Education

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

Health

11.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

4.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Information Technology

1.2%

Creative Arts

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Glenfield Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenfield Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenfield Marital Status

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Married

47.8% 367

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Separated

3.7% 28

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Divorced

8.7% 67

🕊️

Widowed

4.7% 36

👤

Never married

35.1% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenfield Ancestry

Australian

31.6%

English

31.6%

Irish

7.3%

Scottish

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

Other

4.8%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.1%

Dutch

2.1%

South African

1.1%

Welsh

1.1%

Filipino

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Catholic

15.4%

Secondary — Government

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.9%

Vocational Education

11.7%

Pre-school

11.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Glenfield Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 80

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 1,834

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Glenfield Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.4% 97

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 629

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

6.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

14.8%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Walked only

3.3%

Other

2.4%

Bus

1.8%

Truck

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Glenfield Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.9%

1 vehicle

25.2%

2 vehicles

45.8%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Glenfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.6%

3 bedrooms

22.2%

4 bedrooms

68.1%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Glenfield Population Mobility

16.8%

moved in the last year

48.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenfield Indigenous Population

7.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

151

Indigenous residents

1,800

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Glenfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.2%

Couple — no children

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — children under 15

10.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenfield Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 25

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Never served

96.5% 698

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenfield Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 78

—

Did not provide

89.2% 644

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenfield Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

11.2%

2 children

32.0%

3 children

22.8%

4 children

5.8%

5+ children

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Glenfield When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Glenfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Glenfield Household Size

1 person

17.7%

2 persons

37.7%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

15.2%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

794

Moved from WA

103

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Glenfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.9%

Step family — no other children

24.0%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenfield Schools

schools nearby

government

929

avg ICSEA score

506

total students

Leaning Tree Steiner School Independent

Combined · PP-9 · 111 students

982

ICSEA

Waggrakine Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 395 students

875

ICSEA

Leaning Tree Steiner School - Glenfield Campus Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Glenfield Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,973/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Glenfield

Your weekly income

≈ $8,550/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,653/wk

Rent share 16.2%

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Glenfield vs State & National Average

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Pop: 505 Income: $705/wk Rent: $174/wk

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Pop: 508 Income: $657/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 511 Income: $429/wk Rent: $63/wk

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Pop: 512 Income: $748/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 514 Income: $773/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenfield

What is the population of Glenfield WA?

The population of Glenfield WA is 1,009 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 123.6 people per km².Glenfield is ranked #3,966 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenfield?

The median personal income in Glenfield WA is $945 per week, or $49,140 per year.The median household income is $1,973 per week.Family income is $2,197 per week.Glenfield is ranked #1,665 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenfield?

Median rent in Glenfield WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 16.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenfield ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenfield WA is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenfield?

The median age in Glenfield WA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenfield a good suburb to live in?

Glenfield is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,009.The median income is $945/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50557. All dollar figures in AUD.