Gladesville

Population growth drivers in Gladesville are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Gladesville's population was estimated at around 13,549 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 682 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,867. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 13,457 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Gladesville's population density stands at 3,860 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The suburb's 5.3% growth since the census is within 2.5 percentage points of the state average of 7.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of Gladesville's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections where data is not available, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Applying growth rates by age group from these aggregations to all areas, Gladesville is expected to increase by 915 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 6.1% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Gladesville has averaged approximately 95 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 478 homes. So far in FY-26, 33 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.9 new residents per year arrive for every new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $510,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $3.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Gladesville's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gladesville has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person but ranks among the 84th percentile nationally when assessed for building activity. New development consists of 24.0% detached dwellings and 76.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift represents a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 44.0% houses. Gladesville has an average population density of around 114 people per approval, indicating a low-density area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gladesville is projected to add 823 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Woolworths Gladesville, Gladesville Village, Gladesville Masterplan, and Lane Cove West Interflow Water Infrastructure and Road Works. Relevant projects are listed below.

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

Gladesville has an educated workforce with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%. Employment grew by 5.6% in the past year.

As of December 2025, 8,776 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 79.2%. A significant 55.4% work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, at 1.2 times the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence, at 3.1% compared to 5.3% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident vs working population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force by 4.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment rose by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gladesville's employment mix suggests local growth rates of 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Gladesville's median income among taxpayers is $71,241. The average income in the suburb is $113,685. Nationally, these figures place Gladesville in the top percentile. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Gladesville would be approximately $77,553 (median) and $123,757 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Gladesville rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 91st percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the majority of residents, 29.1% or 3,942 people, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket. This is reflective of patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. The suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 78th percentile nationally. Gladesville's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Gladesville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Gladesville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 44.1% houses and 55.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladesville stood at 26.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Gladesville was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gladesville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,800 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure 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 account for the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 32.8% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 47.3% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. University graduates comprise 31.7%, followed by postgraduates at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are held by 25.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 13.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.0% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gladesville has 60 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 41 different routes that collectively facilitate 5240 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being 148 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 79%, followed by bus at 10% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 55.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 748 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 87 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's health outcomes show remarkable results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 72% of Gladesville's total population (9,714 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.2% and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 74.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. Gladesville has 17.8% of its population aged 65 and over (2,411 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.6% of its population born overseas and 27.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Gladesville, making up 56.9% of people there, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney for Judaism, which is notably overrepresented. The top three ancestry groups are English (20.1%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (11.3%).

Spanish (0.8%) and Italian (7.4%) are also notably overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.6% and 3.4%, respectively, while Hungarian is slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

Gladesville's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

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 is over-represented in Gladesville at 13.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 11.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.0% to 11.3%, whereas the 25-34 age cohort has declined from 15.9% to 14.5%. By 2041, Gladesville's population is forecasted to change significantly. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 87% (341 people), reaching a total of 734 from the current figure of 392. This demographic shift is led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 78% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.