Glenhaven

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 around 6,375 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 14 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,361. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,375 in June 2025 and six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 881 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Glenhaven is expected to grow by 25 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.4% in total over the 16 years.

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. In FY-26 so far, 18 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 value of $800,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $53,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenhaven has markedly lower building activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, it is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 82.0% standalone homes and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Glenhaven's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 744 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Glenhaven will gain 25 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Glenhaven has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Hills Shire Council's Infrastructure Delivery Program for 2025-2026, the Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development at Gilham St, Castle Hill, and Castle Grange. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Glenhaven significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Glenhaven's workforce is well-educated with a strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%. As of December 2025, 3,246 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glenhaven is 62.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 51.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, construction employment is high at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 2.1% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Glenhaven's labour force decreased by 0.3%, with employment declining by 0.7%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise 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 Glenhaven's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes 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

Glenhaven SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Glenhaven SA2's median income among taxpayers is $63,262 and average income stands at $109,441, 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 $69,791 (median) and $120,735 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 90th percentile ($2,491 weekly). Distribution data shows the $4000+ bracket dominates with 31.8% of residents (2,027 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 while strong earnings rank residents within the 90th percentile for disposable income and 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

In Glenhaven, as per the latest Census, 74.1% of dwellings were houses while 25.8% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Glenhaven stood at 49.3%, with mortgaged properties at 43.6% and rented ones at 7.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Sydney's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $650 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Glenhaven's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 common 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 and above, with advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 17.9%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.9% in secondary education, 9.4% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 82 active transport stops operating within Glenhaven, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 62 individual routes, collectively providing 808 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 167 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car remaining the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 51.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 115 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenhaven's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Glenhaven's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts. Approximately 75% of Glenhaven's total population (4800 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.2%) and asthma (6.1%). A higher proportion of residents, 68.4%, report being completely clear of medical ailments than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Glenhaven has a larger senior population at 26.8% (1709 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Glenhaven's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenhaven at 69.6%, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups are English (28.2%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Lebanese (2.1%) and Maltese (1.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 1.0%, respectively. South Australian ancestry is also higher at 0.8%.

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 average of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 75-84 year-old group is particularly prominent at 11.4%, while the 25-34 year-old group is comparatively smaller at 5.1% than in Greater Sydney. This concentration of 75-84 year-olds is well above the national average of 6.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.2% to 15.6%, while the 45 to 54 age cohort increased from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age cohort has declined from 11.7% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Glenhaven. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 86%, adding 312 residents to reach a total of 677. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 92% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 65-74 age cohorts.