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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Gledswood Hills is estimated at around 10,112, reflecting an increase of 4,000 people since the 2021 Census. The suburb's population was reported as 6,112 in the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 65.4% increase and is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 9,398 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 726 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,743 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gledswood Hills's growth of 65.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney figures, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Gledswood Hills' population is forecasted to increase by 2,773 persons, reflecting a total increase of 20.4% over the 17-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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Gledswood Hills has had approximately 182 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 912 homes were approved, with a further 50 approved in FY-26 to date. Over these five years, an average of 4.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This indicates substantial demand outstripping supply, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value for new properties is $594,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $8.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills has 90.0% more building activity per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is significantly above the national average, suggesting robust developer interest in the area.

New development consists of 82.0% standalone homes and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature while also responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 98.0% houses. At around 76 people per approval, Gledswood Hills reflects a developing area. Future projections show Gledswood Hills adding approximately 2,059 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that may affect the region. Notable ones include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, Gledswood Hills High School, The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills, and Fitzgibbon Rise. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%.

As of December 2025, 5,480 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% and workforce participation at 82.0%. A significant 39.7% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. The area shows strong specialization in construction, with employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.1%. Local employment opportunities appear limited compared to resident population. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4% and labour force by 5.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.2%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gledswood Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates 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 of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,815 (median) and $80,696 (average). Census 2021 data shows Gledswood Hills' household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 90th and 94th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 38.7% of residents (3,913 people), similar to the broader metropolitan region at 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 44.5% of households, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing costs consume 19.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile. 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

As of the latest Census, Gledswood Hills' dwelling structures consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.5% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gledswood Hills stood at 10.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.7% and rented ones at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,730, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Gledswood Hills was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gledswood Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 9.9%, with lone person households at 8.7% and group households comprising 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%, higher than the SA4 region average of 21.4% and the SA3 area average 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

Transport analysis shows 33 active transport stops in Gledswood Hills, all bus stops. They are served by 30 routes offering 1740 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is good with residents typically 202 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward using cars at 89%, with 8% using trains. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 per dwelling, above regional average. In 2021 Census, 39.7% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 248 trips daily across all routes, about 52 weekly trips per 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. AreaSearch's assessment found very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 5,684 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues were the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.6 and 4.7% of residents respectively. A total of 81.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.2% of residents aged 65 and over (626 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are 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, as per the Australian Census 2016, 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 predominant religion in Gledswood Hills, accounting for 60.4% of residents. However, Islam was notably overrepresented at 8.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were Australian (20.2%), Other (19.3%), and English (14.9%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Croatian at 1.8% (regional average 0.7%), Serbian at 1.5% (0.5%), and Spanish at 0.9% (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 lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.3%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 20.0% to 22.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has increased from 16.0% to 17.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 21.6% to 14.7%, and the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has dropped from 12.9% to 10.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Gledswood Hills' age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 55-64 cohort (90%), adding 603 residents to reach a total of 1,271. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.