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 16,416 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure shows an increase of 960 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,456. The growth is inferred from ABS data: the estimated resident population was 16,256 in June 2025 and there were 182 new addresses validated after the Census date. This results in a population density of 3,478 persons per square kilometer, placing Gladesville - Huntleys Point in the upper quartile nationally. The area's growth rate of 6.2% since the census is close to the state average of 7.1%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.5% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 where necessary, with a base year of 2021. Future trends suggest a below-median population increase by 2041, with an expected growth of 993 persons, reflecting a total increase of 5.1%.

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

Gladesville-Huntleys Point has received approximately 103 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 515 homes. In FY26 to date, 45 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $420,000, higher than regional norms, indicating quality-focused development.

This year, $4.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, 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 among the 81st percentile nationally for areas assessed. New developments consist of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 45.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Gladesville-Huntleys Point to gain 833 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 10% nationally

Twenty-five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the local area's performance significantly. These include major infrastructure developments like the Gladesville Masterplan, Jordan Hall Residences, Woolworths Gladesville Mixed Use Proposal, and Lane Cove West Water Infrastructure and Road Works. The following list details those projects likely to have the 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 notable representation in the technology sector. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year.

There are 10,289 residents currently employed, with a workforce participation rate of 77.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant portion of residents work from home, with 54.7% reporting so in Census responses. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, labour force grew by 4.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gladesville - Huntleys Point's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 SA2 had an exceptionally high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $76,366 and the average income stood at $117,176, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $84,247 (median) and $129,269 (average) as of March 2026. Census data revealed 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 (4,612 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

In Gladesville - Huntleys Point, as per the latest Census, 45.4% of dwellings were houses while 54.7% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Sydney metropolitan area's figures which stood at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings respectively, as of the same Census period. Home ownership in Gladesville - Huntleys Point was recorded at 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 33.0% and rented ones comprising 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area was $3,000, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $460, slightly above the Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gladesville - Huntleys Point's mortgage repayments were notably 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 account for 67.1% of all households, consisting of 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 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 broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 47.5% of residents aged 15 years and over have 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 years and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (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

Public transport analysis shows 74 active transport stops operating within Gladesville - Huntleys Point. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 46 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 9,392 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. The dominant mode of transport remains car at 80%, followed by bus at 9% and walking at 4%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a high 54.7% of residents work from home, which 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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 78% of the total population (12,886 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.8% of residents respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,981 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for 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 most local areas, with 32.3% of its population born overseas and 26.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 58.3% of people in Gladesville-Huntleys Point. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.3% of the population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.0%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (10.9%), which is lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Italian, Lebanese, and Greek ethnicities show notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages: Italian at 7.9% vs 3.4%, 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

Gladesville - Huntleys Point has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 12.0% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 13.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 11.7%, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Gladesville - Huntleys Point's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 413 people (40%), from 1,032 to 1,446. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 81% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.