Gladesville

Population growth drivers in Gladesville are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Gladesville is around 13,478. This figure shows an increase of 611 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,867. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of new addresses, is 13,391 residents. This results in a density ratio of 3,839 persons per square kilometer, placing Gladesville in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate since census, at 4.7%, is within 2.0 percentage points of the state average of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Applying growth rates from these aggregations to all areas, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of national statistical areas by 2041, with Gladesville expected to gain 846 persons over this period, reflecting a total increase of 5.2%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Gladesville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Gladesville has averaged approximately 92 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 462 homes were approved, with an additional 20 approved so far in FY-26. This averages out to about 0.9 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built during this period.

The average construction cost value of new properties is approximately $510,000. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Gladesville has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 83rd percentile nationally. The majority of new building activity involves medium and high-density housing, with 76.0% of approvals for such dwellings, indicating a shift from the current housing pattern which is 44.0% houses. This suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The area has approximately 123 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gladesville is expected to grow by 707 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections. Additionally, $4.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Gladesville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Gladesville Village, Woolworths Gladesville, Gladesville Masterplan, and Lane Cove West Interflow Water Infrastructure and Road Works. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Gladesville ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Gladesville has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by 12.1% over the year ending June 2025. The dominant employment sectors are professional & technical (1.2 times regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.1%, compared to 5.3% regionally. Most residents work outside the area.

From June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 12.1% while labour force grew by 11.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gladesville's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% in five years and 14.3% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Gladesville had a median income among taxpayers of $71,241 and an average level of $113,685. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gladesville would be approximately $80,224 (median) and $128,021 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Gladesville rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 29.1% of residents (3,922 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence in Gladesville, with 37.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 78th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Gladesville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Gladesville, as per the latest Census, 44.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 55.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This differs slightly from Sydney metropolitan areas, which had 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladesville was 26.8%, similar to the Sydney metro average. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gladesville was $2,800, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,600 and significantly above the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Gladesville was $450, slightly higher than the Sydney metro figure of $460 and substantially above the national average of $375.

Gladesville features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.7% of all households, including 30.6% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 32.8% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Gladesville demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Gladesville's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications (47.3%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and New South Wales (NSW) (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common (31.7%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.7% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (13.7%). Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (9.0%), secondary education (7.3%), and tertiary education (7.1%). Gladesville's five schools have a combined enrollment of 628 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1122. The educational mix includes two primary schools, one secondary school, and two K-12 schools. School capacity is limited locally (4.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.2), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Gladesville shows that there are currently 57 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 41 individual routes providing service to these locations. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 3,720.

The accessibility of public transport in Gladesville is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing an average distance of 148 meters from the nearest transport stop. On a daily basis, there are approximately 531 trips made across all routes, which translates to around 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gladesville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Gladesville shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (9,663 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.2% and 6.9% of residents respectively.

A majority, 74.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. Gladesville has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,304 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, largely aligning with the general population's health profile.

Gladesville 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

Gladesville's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 32.6% born overseas and 27.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gladesville at 56.9%. While Judaism constituted only 0.3%, it was slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.4%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (20.1%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (11.3%). Notably, Spanish (0.8%) and Italian (7.4%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 5.1%, respectively. Hungarian representation was also higher at 0.4%.

Gladesville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Gladesville is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age cohort comprises 13.8% of Gladesville's population, compared to the Greater Sydney average, indicating an over-representation in this age group. Conversely, those aged 15-24 make up only 11.1%, showing under-representation in this age bracket. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 15-24 cohort has grown from 10.0% to 11.1%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 15.9% to 14.9%. By 2041, Gladesville's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. Notably, the 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 31%, reaching 1,485 people from the current 1,132. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are projected to represent 79% of the total population increase. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 25-34 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.