Glenwood, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GlenwoodSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 15,829 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1996 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2768 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 33 km (21 mi) W of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Winston Hills | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Greenway | ||||||||||||||
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Glenwood is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 33 kilometers north-west of the main city center. Glenwood is part of the City of Blacktown area and the wider Greater Western Sydney region.
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A Look Back: Glenwood's History
Glenwood got its name from an old property called 'Glenwood Park'. This property was named in the 1940s. Before that, it had other names like Norfolk Vale and Sorrento. Glenwood officially became a suburb in 1996. It was also the first area to be built up in the larger Rouse Hill Development.
Historic Places: Heritage Listings
Glenwood has one special historic site. This site is Exeter Farm, located at 2 Knightsbridge Avenue. It is a place that helps us remember the past.
Who Lives Here: Glenwood's Population
Glenwood is home to many people. In 2021, about 15,829 people lived here. The people in Glenwood are generally younger than the average for New South Wales. About 21% of residents are 14 years old or younger.
Many people in Glenwood come from different parts of the world.
- About 48% were born in Australia.
- Many others were born in India (18.7%), the Philippines (4%), Sri Lanka (3%), China (2.7%), and Fiji (1.7%).
Because of this, many different languages are spoken at home. While English is spoken in about 44% of homes, other common languages include:
- Punjabi (11.9%)
- Hindi (6.7%)
- Mandarin (3.3%)
- Tamil (2.9%)
- Tagalog (2.4%)
Most homes in Glenwood are separate houses. They are often large, with many bedrooms.
Getting Around: Transport in Glenwood
Glenwood has good transport links. The Westlink M7 Motorway runs along the southern edge of the suburb. This road connects to the M2 Hills Motorway. Old Windsor Road is on the east side, and Sunnyholt Road is on the west and north.
Train Services
The Sydney Metro Northwest serves Glenwood. You can catch trains from Bella Vista and Norwest stations. These trains run often to places like Macquarie Park, Chatswood, and Tallawong.
Bus Services
Several bus companies operate in Glenwood:
- CDC NSW buses connect to Rouse Hill, Parramatta, North Sydney, and the Sydney CBD.
- Busways offers services to Norwest Business Park, Blacktown, Bella Vista, and Castle Hill.
The suburb also has stations on the North-West T-way, which is a special bus lane system. These stations include Burns, Sorrento, Balmoral, Celebration, Meurants, and Norbrik.
Learning Places: Schools
Glenwood has several schools for students:
- Glenwood High School
- Caddies Creek Public School
- Parklea Public School
- Holy Cross Primary School
Places of Worship: Churches
One church in Glenwood is the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Sports and Fun: Valentine Sport Park
Valentine Sport Park is a large sports complex in Glenwood. It is also where the main office for Football NSW is located. This park has facilities for many different sports and activities. It is used by various groups and individuals.
Team Spirit: Sporting Clubs
Glenwood is home to several sports clubs where you can join a team and play!
Rugby League
- Northwest Hurricanes Junior Rugby League Club
- St Patricks Blacktown Junior Rugby League Club (even though it says Blacktown, this club is based in Glenwood!)
Netball
- Glenwood Netball Club
Association Football (Soccer)
- Glenwood Redbacks Soccer Club
Rugby Union
- Blacktown Warriors Rugby Union Football Club
- Norwest "Bulls" Junior Rugby Union Club
