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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, Glenhaven has a population of approximately 6,375 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 14 people (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 6,361 people. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,375 combined with 6 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With these numbers, the area has a density ratio of 881 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures observed across other locations studied by AreaSearch. The main factor behind the population rise in the area was overseas migration, which made up about 66.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied instead. The age group growth rates derived from these sources are also used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, expansion is projected to match the lower quartile of Australian statistical areas, with the region expected to add 25 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which is an overall increase of 0.4% 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

On average, Glenhaven sees approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually, with 76 residential properties approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 20 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the population has decreased recently, this new supply has likely matched demand to provide buyers with good opportunities, and new constructions carry an average value of $800,000, indicating that developers are focusing on high-end properties in the premium sector. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $53,000 this financial year, which highlights a primary emphasis on residential development.

In comparison to Greater Sydney, Glenhaven shows significantly reduced construction activity, running 75.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited volume of new building typically sustains demand and values for existing residences. It also falls below national levels, showing a mature market that may face development restrictions. The new construction consists of 82.0% standalone houses and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and targets families looking for space. The estimated ratio of 744 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a peaceful, low-intensity development climate.

Future forecasts indicate that Glenhaven will gain 25 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. With the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is projected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially driving expansion above the current population forecasts.

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

Changes in regional infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning developments have a major impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026, the Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development, Gilham St, Castle Hill, and Castle Grange, with the main details of the most relevant developments listed below.

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

Glenhaven has a highly educated population of workers with a significant proportion employed in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 1.4%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 3,262 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.8% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded for Greater Sydney, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 62.2% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census responses show that a high proportion of residents, 51.9%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

The resident workforce is mostly employed in healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The region displays a notable specialization in construction, where the share of employment is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small footprint at 2.1% of employment compared to 5.3% across the region. This mostly residential locality offers few local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, over the 12-month period ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.2% while the labor force shrank by 0.2%, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a very small drop in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand in Glenhaven. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary heavily by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce profile suggests that local employment will grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.

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

The income level in the Glenhaven SA2 is positioned within the top percentile nationwide, based on the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income of taxpayers in the Glenhaven SA2 is $63,262 and the average income is $109,441, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,791 for the median and $120,735 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household incomes are exceptionally high, placing in the 90th percentile at $2,491 per week. In terms of income brackets, the largest group comprises 31.8% of residents (2,027 people) earning $4000+ per week, which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. High earners are highly represented, with 43.7% earning more than $3,000 weekly, showing strong community purchasing power. Housing expenses consume 14.1% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 90th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.

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

The mix of housing in Glenhaven at the time of the latest Census consisted of 74.1% houses and 25.8% other housing types, including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types across the Sydney metro area. The rate of home ownership in Glenhaven was much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 49.3%, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (43.6%) or rented (7.2%). The median monthly payment for mortgages in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $3,033, and the median weekly rent was $650, compared to regional figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in Glenhaven are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well above the national median of $375.

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

Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.9%, which includes 42.4% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent households. The other 19.1% consists of non-family households, with single-person households making up 18.3% and group households accounting for 0.8%. The average household size is 2.8 people, which is slightly 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 region presents educational patterns that need attention, with university graduation rates of 36.0% falling well short of the SA3 average of 46.4%. This situation presents both a difficulty and a chance to introduce focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (17.9%).

A high proportion of the population is engaged in education, with 29.2% of residents enrolled in study. This group includes 9.9% in high school, 9.4% in primary school, and 5.9% in higher education.

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

Analysis of local transit shows 82 active public transport stops in Glenhaven, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 62 different routes, which provide 808 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 167 meters from their nearest stop. Since this is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area, and private vehicles remain the main transport choice at 92%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.8, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 51.9%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic patterns.

Transit service frequency averages 115 runs per day across all routes, which is about 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.

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

Data on health outcomes reveals excellent results for Glenhaven, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing particularly low rates of common medical conditions, and private health insurance coverage is remarkably high at roughly 75% of the total population (4,800 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent health issues in the locality were arthritis and asthma, which affect 10.2 and 6.1% of residents, while 68.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The population includes 26.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,709 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Senior citizens in the area experience above-average health outcomes, although their national rank is lower than that of the younger local 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 has a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 14.7% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 25.8% born overseas. The most common religion in Glenhaven is Christianity, representing 69.6% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Glenhaven are English at 28.2% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 22.6%, and Irish at 7.8%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Lebanese ancestry is overrepresented at 2.1% of Glenhaven (compared to 2.6% regionally), Maltese at 1.4% (compared to 1.0%), and South Australian at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).

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

Glenhaven has a median age of 48 years, which is much higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and older than the national median of 38 years. Residents aged 75 - 84 are highly represented at 11.4% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small at 5.1% compared to Greater Sydney. The concentration of 75 - 84 year-olds is well above the national rate of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.2% to 15.6% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 13.5% to 14.7%, while the 65 to 74 group dropped from 11.7% to 9.7%. Future demographic projections for 2041 show major shifts for Glenhaven, with the 85+ cohort expected to experience the fastest growth at 86%, adding 312 residents to total 677. Older residents aged 65+ are projected to account for 92% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while population declines are anticipated for the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups.