Gladesville - Huntleys Point

Population growth drivers in Gladesville - Huntleys Point are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Gladesville - Huntleys Point's population is around 16,151 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 695 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,456 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,053 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 126 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,421 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,121 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 6.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has experienced around 103 dwellings receiving development approval per year, totalling 515 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 34 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $420,000—somewhat higher than regional norms—reflecting quality-focused development. Additionally, $4.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Gladesville - Huntleys Point has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 81st percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 45.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population forecasts indicate Gladesville - Huntleys Point will gain 1,023 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 10% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Woolworths Gladesville, Gladesville Village, Gladesville Masterplan, and Lane Cove West Interflow Water Infrastructure and Road Works, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 5.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,289 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (78.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 54.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.0% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.5% alongside labour force increasing by 4.9%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Gladesville - Huntleys Point. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gladesville - Huntleys Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Gladesville - Huntleys Point SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Gladesville - Huntleys Point SA2's median income among taxpayers is $76,366 and the average income stands at $117,176, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $83,132 (median) and $127,558 (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 (4,538 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

Dwelling structure within Gladesville - Huntleys Point, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 45.4% houses and 54.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Gladesville - Huntleys Point was higher than that of Sydney metro, at 30.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Gladesville - Huntleys Point's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 67.1% of all households, comprising 32.0% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 47.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (13.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 74 active transport stops operating within Gladesville - Huntleys Point, comprising a mix of ferry and buses. These stops are serviced by 46 individual routes, collectively providing 9,392 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 9% by bus and 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. A high 54.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,341 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 126 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Gladesville - Huntleys Point, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (12,678 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 73.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,992 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 32.3% of its population born overseas and 26.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Gladesville - Huntleys Point is Christianity, which makes up 58.3% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Gladesville - Huntleys Point are English, comprising 20.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.9% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Italian is notably overrepresented at 7.9% of Gladesville - Huntleys Point (vs 3.4% regionally), Lebanese at 1.6% (vs 2.6%) and Greek at 3.1% (vs 1.9%).

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

With a median age of 40, Gladesville - Huntleys Point is somewhat higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (12.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (13.1%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.1%. Demographic modeling suggests Gladesville - Huntleys Point's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, growing by 426 people (42%) from 1,025 to 1,452. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 80% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.