Glenhaven
Statistical Area - sa2

Glenhaven is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Glenhaven's population is approximately 6,401 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 6,361 people, reflecting a growth of 40 individuals (0.6%). The population estimate for June 2024 was 6,390, with an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 885 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in Glenhaven during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2022 using the 2021 Census as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, Glenhaven is expected to grow by 54 persons by 2041, representing an increase of approximately 0.7% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Glenhaven is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Glenhaven has recorded approximately 15 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 76 homes. As of FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $2,391,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $53,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenhaven records significantly lower building activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, which is also below national average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 82.0% standalone homes and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Glenhaven's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Glenhaven is 744 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate that Glenhaven will gain 43 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Glenhaven has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Ten infrastructure projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. Key projects include Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Program from 2024 to 2025, Castle Grange, Dural Town Centre, and Castle Hill North Precinct Plan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Glenhaven positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Glenhaven has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.7% and it experienced 2.5% employment growth over the year ending June 2025.

During this period, Glenhaven had 3,344 residents employed at a time when Greater Sydney's unemployment rate was 4.2%. Workforce participation in Glenhaven was 58.0%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for Glenhaven residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, construction employment is high at 1.3 times the regional average while transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 2.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited as Census data shows fewer working residents than expected based on population size. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Glenhaven's employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force grew by 3.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, slightly below the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenhaven's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.8%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider local population projections.

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

Glenhaven's median income among taxpayers was $60,453 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The average income stood at $113,536 during this period. These figures are higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $66,861 (median) and $125,531 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, Glenhaven's household incomes rank at the 90th percentile with a weekly income of $2,491. The income distribution shows that the $4,000+ bracket dominates with 31.8% of residents (2,035 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Glenhaven demonstrates considerable affluence with 43.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Glenhaven is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glenhaven's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 74.1% houses and 25.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 74.2% houses and 25.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenhaven stood at 49.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.6% and rented ones at 7.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Median weekly rent in Glenhaven was recorded as $650, higher than Sydney metro's $580. Nationally, Glenhaven's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 80.9% of all households, including 42.4% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households making up 0.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

Glenhaven shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 36.0%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 46.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 31.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 17.9%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in secondary, 9.4% in primary, and 5.9% in tertiary.

Glenhaven Public School serves the area, with an enrollment of 273 students as of a certain date. The school's ICSEA score is 1109, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. There is one school focused exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (4.3 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 17.4). Many families therefore travel to neighboring areas for schooling.

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

Glenhaven has 74 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 62 different routes, offering a total of 680 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 167 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 97 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenhaven's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Glenhaven's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are standard across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of Glenhaven's total population of 4960 people, compared to 63.7% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.2 and 6.1% of residents respectively. 68.4% of Glenhaven residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.9% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 27.0% of Glenhaven's population is aged 65 and over (1730 people), higher than the 18.9% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally mirroring the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Glenhaven was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenhaven had cultural diversity above average, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home, and 25.8% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in Glenhaven at 69.6%, compared to 51.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.2%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Lebanese (2.1%) and Maltese (1.4%) were overrepresented in Glenhaven compared to regional averages of 1.6% and 0.9%, respectively.

Glenhaven hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Glenhaven's median age is 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that residents aged 75-84 years are particularly prominent, making up 11.7% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.0%. This is notably higher than the national average. Conversely, residents aged 25-34 make up only 4.8% of Glenhaven's population, which is smaller than the proportion in Greater Sydney. From 2021 onwards, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.2% to 15.1%, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 9.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Glenhaven. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 96%, adding 333 residents to reach a total of 680. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 89% of the population growth, reflecting aging trends in the demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.