Thinking about buying your first home in Glenmore Park (2745)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Glenmore Park is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Glenmore Park a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Glenmore Park (2745) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Glenmore Park suits families with a combined income above the suburb's median of $2,526 per week who want a large detached house and are willing to drive everywhere to get it. At $1,131,000 for a house, it is priced for established buyers rather than first home buyers, who are locked out of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme at this median. The high owner-occupancy rate of 76% and median age of 34 signal a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 1st percentile across Sydney. There are no supermarkets, cafes, medical services, or gyms within 1.6 kilometres, and three transport stops is the entirety of nearby amenity. If you rely on public transport, work close to home, or simply want to walk to a coffee, this suburb will frustrate you daily. First home buyers should also note the scheme ineligibility at the median house price, and the unit market at $750,000 offers very little stock, with only 2% of dwellings being flats.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you consider. With 87.2% of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, construction standards, insurance costs, and evacuation routes are non-negotiable checks before exchange. - Ask your solicitor to confirm whether the block sits within a mapped bushfire planning zone and what that means for future building or renovation approvals. - Verify your daily commute independently. Penrith LGA's limited rail and bus frequency means car dependency is near-total, and fuel and running costs should be factored into your borrowing capacity assessment.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Glenmore Park?
BOCSAR · GLENMORE PARK 2745
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,46212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−69%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Penrith
Within LGA: Penrith
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT47%189 reports
ASSAULT28%112 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT25%102 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED60%
NON-DOMESTIC40%
Across 110 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Glenmore Park
25
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
St Marys station · 8.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 32 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
12.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
St Marys station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$660per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Penrith2750
$555▼$105
6.1 km away
Kingswood2747
$480▼$180
8.9 km away
St Marys2760
$483▼$177
11.5 km away
Mount Druitt2770
$470▼$190
14.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2745
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2745. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Glenmore Park is the primary suburb with postcode 2745 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Glenmore Park is the main locality.
Which local government area is Glenmore Park in?
Glenmore Park (2745) is located in the Penrith local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Glenmore Park?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Glenmore Park (2745) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Glenmore Park flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Glenmore Park. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Glenmore Park?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Glenmore Park (2745), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Glenmore Park (2745) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Glenmore Park (2745). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Glenmore Park changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Glenmore Park (2745) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
