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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point's population was 16,149 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This represents an increase of 693 people since the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 15,456. The growth can be inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 16,053 in June 2024 and the addition of 125 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 3,421 persons per square kilometer, placing Gladesville - Huntleys Point in the upper quartile nationally. The area's growth rate of 4.5% since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth.

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 from 2022 using a base year of 2021 are adopted. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with Gladesville - Huntleys Point expected to grow by 1,121 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 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 FY-26, there have been 28 approvals recorded. On average, 1.1 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply-demand market with stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $420,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $4.2 million, reflecting 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 in 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 buyers. This shift from the existing housing composition (currently 45.0% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. The area has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

By 2041, Gladesville - Huntleys Point is projected to gain 1,025 residents. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Gladesville Village, Woolworths Gladesville, Gladesville Masterplan, and Lane Cove West Interflow Water Infrastructure and Road Works. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Gladesville - Huntleys Point places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Gladesville-Huntleys Point has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 10.5%. As of September 2025, 10,444 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in the area is 66.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by a lower count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 10.5%, labour force grew by 9.6%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW up to 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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.

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 had an exceptionally high income level nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $71,123 and the average income stood 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. Income distribution shows that 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. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 39.5%, 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

The dwelling structure in Gladesville - Huntleys Point, as per the latest Census, consisted of 45.4% houses and 54.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladesville - Huntleys Point stood at 30.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, aligning with Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Gladesville - Huntleys Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 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 account for the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 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 the latest data, 47.5% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). The area's educational advantage is evident in its Bachelor degree holders at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 13.7%.

Educational participation is 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

Gladesville-Huntleys Point has 70 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 46 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,420 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 168 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 774 trips per day, equating 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. Approximately 78% of the total population (12,515 people) has private health cover, compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively. Seventy-three point nine percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. Eighteen point one percent of residents are 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, surveyed in June 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 32.3% of its population born overseas and 26.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion (58.3%), but Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.4%. The top three ancestral groups were English (20.0%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (10.9%).

Notably, Italian (7.9%) and Greek (3.1%) populations were higher than regional averages of 5.1% and 1.6%, respectively, while Lebanese was slightly higher at 1.6%.

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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38 years. Locally, the 45-54 age cohort makes up 13.9%, notably higher than the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 comprise 13.5%, lower than the regional norm. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Gladesville - Huntleys Point's age profile. The 65 to 74 age group is expected to grow by 458 people (32%), from 1,445 to 1,904. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 79% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 25 to 34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.