Gledswood Hills

Gledswood Hills lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Gledswood Hills had an estimated population of 10,717 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census count of 6,112 people, marking a growth of 4,605 individuals (75.3%). AreaSearch estimates this population based on resident numbers of 10,635 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 761 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,847 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Gledswood Hills' growth rate significantly surpassed both state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney figures, indicating it as a notable growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed predominantly to this growth, accounting for approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Gledswood Hills are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population dynamics forecast a substantial increase in the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide by 2041, with Gledswood Hills expected to expand by 3,006 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 27.3% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Gledswood Hills was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Gledswood Hills had around 182 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 912 homes were approved, with another 67 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 6.3 people moving to the area per dwelling built over those years.

Supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $594,000, indicating a focus on premium segment upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $8.7 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to Greater Sydney, where Gledswood Hills records 56.0% more building activity per person. However, development activity has moderated recently. The area's new development consists of 82.0% standalone homes and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its suburban nature while departing from existing housing patterns (currently 98.0% houses). This suggests diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Gledswood Hills reflects a developing area with around 84 people per approval. Future projections show the area adding approximately 2,924 residents by 2041, indicating that current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch identified 34 projects potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills, Gledswood Hills High School, and The Ranges Estate Gledswood Hills. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Gledswood Hills performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Gledswood Hills has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.3% in December 2025, compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.3%.

As of December 2025, 7,490 residents were in work and workforce participation was 98.8%, well beyond Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 39.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.1%, compared to 11.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. Employment levels increased by 12.3% and labour force increased by 12.0% during the year to December 2025, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gledswood Hills's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Gledswood Hills had a median taxpayer income of $65,051 and an average income of $74,128. These figures exceed the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to March 2026 (an increase of 10.32%), estimated current incomes are approximately $71,764 (median) and $81,778 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Gledswood Hills between the 90th and 94th percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, with 38.7% of residents (4,147 people). This aligns with broader metropolitan trends, where 30.9% fall into the same category. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 44.5% of households, indicating strong consumer spending despite high housing costs consuming 19.6% of income. Disposable income ranks at the 92nd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Gledswood Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Gledswood Hills, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gledswood Hills was at 10.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.7% and rented dwellings at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,730, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Gledswood Hills was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gledswood Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 90.1% of all households, including 58.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.9%, with lone person households at 8.7% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Gledswood Hills exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 30.9%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 21.4% and the SA3 area rate of 22.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 23.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% 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 33 active stops operating within Gledswood Hills, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 30 individual routes, facilitating 1,740 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 202 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 89%, and train at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 39.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 248 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gledswood Hills's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gledswood Hills. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~6,025 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.6 and 4.7% of residents respectively. 81.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.0% of residents aged 65 and over (643 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Gledswood Hills 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

Gledswood Hills had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 29.9% of its population born overseas and 34.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Gledswood Hills, comprising 60.4% of its population. However, Islam was notably overrepresented, making up 8.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (20.2%), Other (19.3%), and English (14.9%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Croatian at 1.8% versus the regional average of 0.7%, Serbian at 1.5% versus 0.5%, and Spanish at 0.9% compared to the region's 0.6%.

Gledswood Hills hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Gledswood Hills has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.0%), but fewer individuals aged 75-84 (1.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, Gledswood Hills has seen an increase in the proportion of residents aged 15-24 from 9.1% to 11.2%, and a rise in the 35-44 age group from 20.0% to 22.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 21.6% to 15.1%, and the 0-4 age group has fallen from 12.9% to 10.2%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Gledswood Hills' age profile by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 55-64 age cohort (100%), adding 708 residents to reach a total of 1,416. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is projected to decrease by 641.