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

The population of Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is approximately 20,556 as of May 2026. Between the 2021 Census and this year, there has been an increase of 6,257 people (43.8%), with the population in 2021 being 14,299. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 20,313 in June 2025 and the addition of 1,047 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,357 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the upper quartile of locations assessed by AreaSearch nationally. This growth rate exceeds both the state's (7.1%) and Greater Sydney's figures, making it a notable growth leader in the region. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 59.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all demographic drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, based on 2022 data, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 for areas not covered by the former. Future population growth is forecast to be significant, with an expected increase of 5,387 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 25.0% over the 16-year period.

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 approved around 324 residential properties annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totaling 1621 homes. In FY-26111 properties have been approved so far. On average, 5.6 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year during these five years.

This high demand exceeds the supply of new dwellings, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value for new dwellings is $288,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial approvals worth $21.7 million have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has shown elevated construction activity, with an 18.0% increase per person over the five-year period from FY-21 to FY-25. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although development activity has moderated recently.

The area's construction activity is well above the national average, indicating strong developer confidence. Recent construction comprises 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift from the current housing pattern of 97.0% houses suggests diminishing developable land availability and a response to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 136 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 5144 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 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 Gledswood Hills. Below 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 highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.7%.

As of December 2025, there are 12,845 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0% and workforce participation at 88.6%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census data shows that 37.4% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. Notably, construction employment is at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 6.1% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Despite being predominantly residential, local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.7%, labour force grew by 5.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% with a marginal increase in unemployment. 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 Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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 income of $66,118 and an average income of $76,463 among taxpayers. This is notably higher than national levels and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32%, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $72,941 (median) and $84,354 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, between the 87th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 41.6% of the population (8,551 individuals) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 range, aligning with surrounding regions at 30.9%. Notably, 37.7% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity that drives local economic activity. 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 the remaining 3.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was $530, higher than 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 comprise 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 11.9%, with lone person households at 10.4% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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 of 29.9% among residents aged 15+, 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%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (23.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 operating within it. These are serviced by 40 individual bus routes, providing a total of 1,837 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 238 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, while train accounts for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 37.4% of residents worked from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 indicates low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence among younger cohorts.

Specifically, common health conditions are seen at very low levels among these groups. The rate of private health cover is high, approximately 57% of the total population (~11,716 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8 and 5.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 80.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 6.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,247 people), which is lower than the 15.5% 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 cultural diversity with 31.6% of its population born overseas and 36.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 59.2%. Islam is overrepresented at 8.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (21.1%), Australian (20.2%), and English (14.7%). Serbian (1.5%) Spanish (1.0%) and Croatian (1.4%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.6% and 0.7% respectively.

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 Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's 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 75-84 (1.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 18.9% to 21.1%, while those aged 5-14 have risen from 15.6% to 17.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 22.8% to 16.1%, and those aged 0-4 have dropped from 13.0% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills' age profile. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, growing by 96% from 1,377 people to 2,694 people. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.