Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills

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

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' population is around 21,108 as of Feb 2026. From the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,299 people, there has been an increase of 6,809 people (47.6%). This growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 19,400 as of June 2024 and an additional 1,010 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,420 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This growth exceeds the state's (7.8%) and Greater Sydney's, marking Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available from ABS/Geoscience Australia. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is forecast, with an expected expansion of 5,812 persons reflecting a total increase of 19.4% 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 recorded approximately 324 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1621 homes were approved, with an additional 68 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 5.6 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year during this period.

This high demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost for new dwellings is around $288,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26 alone, approximately $21.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has shown elevated construction rates, at 29.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although development activity has moderated in recent periods.

The area's construction activity is notably higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence. Recent construction comprises approximately 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% townhouses or apartments. This preserves the area's suburban nature, with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This represents a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently around 97.0% houses. This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With approximately 136 people per dwelling approval, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by around 4104 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills, Gledswood Hills High School, and Fitzgibbon Rise. Following is a list of most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.8%.

As of September 2025, 12,672 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% and workforce participation at 91.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A significant portion of residents work from home (37.4%), potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. The area has a notable concentration in construction employment at 1.4 times the regional average, while professional & technical services have limited presence with only 6.1% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 5.8%, and labour force grew by 5.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% with unemployment rising slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $66,118 and an average of $76,463. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $71,976 (median) and $83,238 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows 41.6% of the population earns within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, aligning with the surrounding region at 30.9%. Notably, 37.7% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 20.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile. 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 3.5% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's dwelling structure which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills stood at 9.2%, with mortgaged properties at 63.5% and rented ones at 27.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in the area averaged at $530 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 11.9%, with lone person households at 10.4% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 regionally, with university qualification rates at 29.9%, surpassing the SA4 region average of 21.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 13.2% and certificates make up 23.5%.

Educational participation is high at 31.1%, including 12.1% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has 65 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 40 different routes that together facilitate 1,837 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 238 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 89%, while trains account for 7%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which exceeds the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 37.4% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills. AreaSearch's assessment found low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence among younger cohorts, with a particularly low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover was high at approximately 57% of the total population (~12,031 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.8 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A total of 80.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 6.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,283 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills 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

Gledswood Hills-Gregory Hills has a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.6% of its population born overseas and 36.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gledswood Hills-Gregory Hills, accounting for 59.2% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 8.4% versus 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (21.1%), Australian (20.2%), and English (14.7%). Notably, Serbian (1.5%) and Spanish (1.0%) populations are higher than the regional averages of 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively, while Croatian is slightly overrepresented at 1.4%.

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 both 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 (21.3%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.4%). This concentration of residents aged 35-44 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and the present, demographic aging has occurred with the median age increasing from 30 to 31 years. During this period, notable shifts include an increase in the proportion of residents aged 35-44 from 18.9% to 21.3%, and a rise in the 5-14 age group from 15.6% to 17.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 22.8% to 15.7%, and the 0-4 age group has decreased from 13.0% to 10.6%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, with the 55-64 age cohort projected to increase significantly by 88%, from 1,426 to 2,677 people. However, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.