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, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 16,141 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 685 people, a rise of 4.4% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 15,456. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,053 as of June 2024 and an additional 122 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,419 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.4% since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 6.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Examining future population trends, the area is expected to grow by just below the median of Australian statistical areas. Based on the latest population numbers, it is projected to increase by 1,121 persons by 2041, resulting in a total growth rate 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 seen approximately 103 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 515 approvals between FY21 and FY25, with 13 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.1 new residents have arrived annually for each new home over the past five years. This balance suggests stable market conditions, with new dwellings averaging $510,000 in construction cost value.

In FY26, $4.2 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gladesville-Huntleys Point has about 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 buyers. This shift reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles preferences. The area has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating low density.

Population forecasts project an increase of 1,033 residents by 2041. Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Altira Gladesville, Gladesville Village, Woolworths Gladesville, and Gladesville Masterplan. The following list details those 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 the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by 12.1% in the past year compared to Greater Sydney's 2.6%. As of June 2025, 10,492 residents are employed with a participation rate of 66.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include professional & technical (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.0% versus the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the past year, employment increased by 12.1%, labour force grew by 11.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia predict 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.

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 income level nationally according to the 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. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gladesville-Huntleys Point would be approximately $78,662 (median) and $125,527 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Gladesville-Huntleys Point rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 91st percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 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. 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 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

In Gladesville - Huntleys Point, dwellings were 45.4% houses and 54.7% other types at the latest Census, compared to Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% others. Home ownership was higher at 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.0% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, above Sydney's $2,600 average, and the median weekly rent was $460, matching Sydney's figure. Nationally, Gladesville - Huntleys Point had higher mortgage repayments ($3,000 vs $1,863) and rents ($460 vs $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 comprise the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. 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 significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 47.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 and above 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. There are six schools operating within Gladesville - Huntleys Point, educating approximately 1,276 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1120. The educational mix includes two primary schools, two secondary schools, and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (7.9) fall below the regional average (13.2), indicating that 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

Transport analysis indicates 70 active public transport stops in Gladesville - Huntleys Point area. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 46 individual routes serving these stops, collectively facilitating 5,420 weekly passenger trips.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 774 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 77 weekly trips per stop.

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

Analysis shows Gladesville - Huntleys Point has a low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 78%, higher than Greater Sydney's 62.1% and the national average of 55.3%. Asthma and mental health issues are most prevalent, affecting 6.8% each.

73.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 18.1% seniors (2,919 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's 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, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Overseas-born residents constituted 32.3%, and those speaking languages other than English at home comprised 26.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 58.3% of the population, compared to 48.2% across Greater Sydney (2016).

The top three ancestry groups were English (20.0%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (10.9%). Notably, Italian ancestry was higher at 7.9%, Lebanese at 1.6%, and Korean lower at 0.9%, compared to regional averages of 5.1%, 1.5%, and 3.8% respectively.

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 average of 38 years. The area has a notably over-represented 45-54 cohort at 13.9%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.5%. Between January 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased 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 significant changes in Gladesville - Huntleys Point's age profile. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow 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 trend. Conversely, the 5-14 and 25-34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.