Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills
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Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' population is around 20,353. This reflects a growth of 6,054 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,299. The increase is inferred from ABS's June 2024 estimate of 19,400 and an additional 879 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,334 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 42.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's (6.4%) and metropolitan area's growth, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilised, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecasted, with the area expected to expand by 5,812 persons based on the latest population numbers, marking an overall increase of 23.9% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has seen approximately 617 residential properties granted approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, indicating 3,087 homes approved over the past five years from FY-20 to FY-25, with 19 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Each home built attracts an average of 5.6 new residents per year over these five financial years. This significant demand outpaces supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $594,000. Additionally, commercial approvals totaling $21.7 million have been registered in the current financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has seen a 90.0% increase in new home approvals per capita, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Building activity consists of 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, preserving the suburban nature of the area while attracting space-seeking buyers. This marks a shift from the current housing mix of 97.0% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands. With approximately 136 people per dwelling approval, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 4,859 residents. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, The Yards - Heritage Village at Gledswood Hills, Gledswood Hills High School, and The Ranges Estate at Gledswood Hills. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment conditions in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2% as of June 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, with workforce participation at 74.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1%. As of June 2025, 11,912 residents are employed. The unemployment rate in the area is 3.0% below Greater Sydney's rate.

Workforce participation is well above the standard level for Greater Sydney (74.2% compared to 60.0%). Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. The area has a particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the comparison between Census working population and resident population counts. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1%, while labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, with labour force growth of 2.9% and 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%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills. The median income among taxpayers was $61,504 with an average of $70,086, both higher than the national averages of $53,292 (median) and $72,056 (average). Comparing to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 shows Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has higher incomes. As of March 2025, current estimates project the median income to be approximately $68,023 and the average at $77,515, based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data ranks Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills between the 87th and 91st percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 41.6% of residents earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (37.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in the area. High housing costs consume 20.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, as per the latest Census, 96.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills stood at 9.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.5% and rented ones at 27.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,475. The median weekly rent in the area was $530, compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 88.1% of all households, including 54.2% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.9%, with lone person households at 10.4% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.4.

The educational profile of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable within its region, with university qualification rates at 29.9% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 21.4%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education, led by bachelor degrees at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 23.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.1% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. The area provides educational services through Gregory Hills Public School and Gledswood Hills Public School, collectively serving 1,420 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Limited local school capacity (7.0 places per 100 residents vs 19.2 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 59 active public transport stops operating within Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 39 individual routes. They collectively provide 1,547 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 237 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 221 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows notable results for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent here compared to averages across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 54% of the total population (~11,072 people) has private health cover, which is quite high. The most frequent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 80.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 77.9%. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 5.7% (1,160 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 10.1%.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gledswood Hills-Gregory Hills has a cultural diversity score of 31.6%, with 36.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 59.2%. Islam is overrepresented at 8.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 12.9%.

Top ancestry groups are Other (21.1%), Australian (20.2%), and English (14.7%). Serbian, Spanish, and Maltese ethnicities show notable divergences in representation.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.1%). The concentration of residents aged 35-44 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 18.9% to 21.1%, while those aged 5 to 14 have increased from 15.6% to 17.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 22.8% to 16.9%, and the proportion of residents aged 0 to 4 has dropped from 13.0% to 11.1%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' age profile will change significantly. The 55-64 age cohort is expected to grow substantially, increasing by 1,352 people (102%) from 1,324 to 2,677. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.