Gladesville - Huntleys Point
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Gladesville - Huntleys Point are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Gladesville - Huntleys Point's population was approximately 16,149 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 693 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,456. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; the population was around 16,053 in June 2024, with an additional 125 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of approximately 3,421 persons per square kilometer, placing Gladesville - Huntleys Point in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 4.5% growth since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of New South Wales' state average (6.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed around 74.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for Australian statistical areas, with Gladesville - Huntleys Point expected to grow by approximately 1,121 persons by 2041 based on current numbers, representing a total increase of around 6.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gladesville - Huntleys Point among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has seen approximately 103 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 515 homes. As of FY26, 23 approvals have been recorded. The area's population grows by an average of 1.1 people per year for each new dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $420,000, reflecting quality-focused development.

In the current financial year, $4.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gladesville - Huntleys Point has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 81st percentile nationally. New developments consist of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 45.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population forecasts project Gladesville - Huntleys Point to gain 1,025 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by modifications in local infrastructure, substantial projects, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 initiatives that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include Altira Gladesville, Gladesville Village, Woolworths Gladesville, and the Gladesville Masterplan. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most pertinent.

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The labour market strength in Gladesville - Huntleys Point positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.1%. There are 10,492 residents currently employed, with workforce participation at 66.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 12.1%, while labour force grew by 11.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gladesville - Huntleys Point's employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Gladesville-Huntleys Point has an exceptionally high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $71,123 and the average income stands at $113,496, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $80,092 (median) and $127,808 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Gladesville-Huntleys Point, between the 84th and 91st percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, 28.1% of the population (4,537 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (39.5% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Gladesville-Huntleys Point. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Gladesville - Huntleys Point, as per the latest Census, 45.4% of dwellings were houses while 54.7% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladesville - Huntleys Point stood at 30.2%, with mortgaged properties at 33.0% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in the area was $460, matching Sydney metro's figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375 for rents and $1,863 for mortgage repayments.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.1% of all households, including 32.0% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Gladesville - Huntleys Point places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Gladesville-Huntleys Point is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016 data, 47.5% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials were also prominent, with 25.7% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas accounted for 12.0% and certificates for 13.7%.

Educational participation was high, with 28.8% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operated within Gladesville-Huntleys Point as of 2016, educating approximately 1,276 students. The area demonstrated significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1120. The educational mix included two primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (7.9) were below the regional average (13.2), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has 70 active public transport stops operating, consisting of both ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 46 individual routes that collectively facilitate 5,420 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated just 168 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 774 trips per day, which equates to approximately 77 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gladesville - Huntleys Point. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (12,515 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 73.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,921 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gladesville-Huntleys Point, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. It has 32.3% of its population born overseas and 26.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gladesville-Huntleys Point with 58.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 48.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.0%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (10.9%). Notably, Italian (7.9%) and Lebanese (1.6%) populations are higher than regional averages of 5.1% and 1.5%, respectively, while Korean is lower at 0.9% compared to the region's 3.8%.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has a median age of 40, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Locally, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 13.9%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 13.5%. Between January 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 11.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Gladesville - Huntleys Point's age profile. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to expand by 458 people (32%), from 1,445 to 1,904. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 79% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.