The size of Glossop is approximately 32.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 0.4% of total area. The population of Glossop in 2011 was 931 people. By 2016 the population was 980 showing a population growth of 5.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Glossop is 50-59 years. Households in Glossop are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Glossop work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 74.4% of the homes in Glossop were owner-occupied compared with 78.6% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $248,000.