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 is 16,141 as of Aug 2025. This is an increase of 685 people from the 2021 Census figure of 15,456, reflecting a growth rate of 4.4%. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures for June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 3,419 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 4.4% since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of the state average of 6.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 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. These projections indicate a population increase just below the median for Australian statistical areas, with Gladesville - Huntleys Point expected to grow by 1,121 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 6.4% 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 experienced approximately 168 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports this data on a financial year basis, totaling 842 approvals from FY-20 to FY-25 and an additional 13 in FY-26. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive annually for each new home over the past five financial years. This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions, with new dwellings averaging $510,000 in construction cost value.

In FY-26, $4.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Comparing Gladesville - Huntleys Point to Greater Sydney shows it 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 existing housing composition (currently 45.0% houses) indicates decreasing developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles. With approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, it maintains a low density market.

Population forecasts predict Gladesville - Huntleys Point will gain 1,033 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Altira Gladesville, Gladesville Village, Woolworths Gladesville, and the Gladesville Masterplan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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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 notable representation in the technology sector. The area's unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.1%. In June 2025, 10,492 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was higher than standard at 66.3%. Major employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has a specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. However, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the past year, employment increased by 12.1%, while labour force grew by 11.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, with an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gladesville-Huntleys Point's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2%% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point's median income among taxpayers was $71,123 and average income stood at $113,496 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. As of March 2025, current estimates project median income at approximately $78,662 and average income at $125,527, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Gladesville - Huntleys Point rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 28.1% of the population (4,535 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 (39.5%) have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout Gladesville - Huntleys Point. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. 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 differs from Sydney metro's structure which was 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Gladesville - Huntleys Point was higher than that of Sydney metro at 30.2%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, which is above the Sydney metro average of $2,600. The median weekly rent figure for Gladesville - Huntleys Point was recorded at $460, matching the Sydney metro 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 compose 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 constitute 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, smaller than Greater Sydney's 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 high, with 47.5% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.7% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.0% and certificates for 13.7%. Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education. There are six schools operating within Gladesville - Huntleys Point, educating approximately 1,276 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1120). The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 7.9, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 774 trips per day across all routes, 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 indicates robust performance across Gladesville - Huntleys Point, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (12,509 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively, while 73.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% in Greater Sydney.

There are 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,919 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align with those of 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas with 32.3% of its population born overseas and 26.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gladesville-Huntleys Point as of July 2017, accounting for 58.3%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 48.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (20.0%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (10.9%).

Notably, Italian (7.9%) and Lebanese (1.6%) populations were relatively high compared to regional averages of 5.1% and 1.5% respectively, while Korean was lower at 0.9% versus 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, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37, and marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Gladesville-Huntleys Point at 13.9%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 11.4% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Gladesville-Huntleys Point's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age group is projected to expand by 459 people (32%), from 1,444 to 1,904. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 79% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.