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 is around 16,151 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 15,456 people, a rise of 695 individuals (4.5%). The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures: 16,053 in June 2024 and an additional 126 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,421 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with the area expected to grow by 1,121 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 6.3% 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 seen approximately 103 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 515 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 30 recorded approvals. On average, 1.1 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $420,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development.

This financial year has seen $4.2 million in commercial development approvals, 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 when measured against other areas assessed. New development consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 45.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Gladesville - Huntleys Point is projected to gain 1,023 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Woolworths Gladesville, Gladesville Village, 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. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.5%.

There were 10,444 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, and workforce participation was higher at 79.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A notable 54.7% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The area has a high specialization in professional & technical employment at 1.2 times the regional level but lower representation in transport, postal & warehousing at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 10.5% while unemployment fell by 0.8 percentage points, contrasting with Greater Sydney's figures of 2.1%, 2.4%, and an increase of 0.2 percentage points respectively for employment growth, labour force growth, and unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized 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 had an exceptionally high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $76,366 and the average income stood at $117,176, which compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,132 (median) and $127,558 (average) as of September 2025. Census data revealed that household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Gladesville - Huntleys Point, between the 84th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 28.1% of the population (4,538 individuals) fell 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) indicated strong economic capacity throughout Gladesville - Huntleys Point. High housing costs consumed 17.2% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladesville - Huntleys Point was at 30.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gladesville - Huntleys Point's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which 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 is notably higher than national and state averages. As of the 2016 Census, 47.5% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials were also prevalent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas accounted for 12.0% and certificates for 13.7%.

Educational participation was high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the census date. This included 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 74 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 46 individual routes, collectively facilitating 9,392 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 168 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents commute outward using cars (80%), followed by buses (9%) and walking (4%). The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.1 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 54.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1,341 trips per day across all routes, translating 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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (12,678 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common 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 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,992 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are 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, as of the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than 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, accounting for 58.3%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (20.0%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (10.9%), which was lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Italian (7.9%) and Greek (3.1%) were overrepresented, while Lebanese (1.6%) showed a notable divergence from the regional figures.

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. The area has a notable over-representation of the 55-64 age cohort (12.1%), while individuals aged 25-34 are under-represented (13.1%). Between January 2021 and present, the population of those aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.4% to 11.6%, while the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Gladesville - Huntleys Point's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 426 people (42%), reaching a total of 1,452 individuals. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above will account for 80% of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations aged 15-24 and 25-34 are projected to decline.