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 November 2025, the estimated population of the Gledswood Hills statistical area (Lv2) is around 10,085. This reflects a significant increase from the 6,112 people reported in the 2021 Census, marking a growth of 3,973 people or approximately 65.0%. This inference is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), which estimated the resident population at 9,398. An additional 718 validated new addresses were identified since the Census date. The population density in Gledswood Hills is high, at 1,738 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. This area's growth rate of 65.0% since the 2021 Census surpassed both state (7.6%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, although all factors including natural growth and overseas migration were positive contributors. AreaSearch's projections for Gledswood Hills are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 base year for covered areas, and NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for uncovered areas. By 2041, the Gledswood Hills (SA2) is forecasted to experience a significant population increase of 2,512 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 7.3% 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 experienced around 184 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 924 homes were approved, with a further 38 approved in FY-26 so far. This indicates an average of 4.2 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years, suggesting supply is lagging behind demand and potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost value for new properties in the area is $594,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In terms of commercial development, approximately $8.7 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential growth. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills records 72.0% more building activity per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice despite recent moderation in development activity. This level of activity is significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New development in Gledswood Hills consists of 82.0% standalone homes and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 98.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

At around 72 people per approval, Gledswood Hills reflects a developing area with a population projected to add 741 residents by 2041, according to 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Gregory Hills Corporate Park, Gledswood Hills High School, The Yards - Heritage Village Gledswood Hills, and Fitzgibbon Rise. 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 1.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.7% over the past year.

There were 5,423 residents in work at this time, while the unemployment rate was 3.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 75.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents 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.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence, with 6.1% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.7%, and labour force increased by 5.4%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate national employment will expand by 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, based on a simple weighting 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 ended June 2023, Gledswood Hills had a median income among taxpayers of $65,051 and an average income of $74,128. These figures are above the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $70,815 (median) and $80,696 (average). Census data from 2021 shows incomes in Gledswood Hills rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 90th and 94th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant, with 38.7% of residents (3,902 people), similar to the broader metropolitan region at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 44.5% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. 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 evaluated at the Census 2016, comprised 97.6% houses and 2.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gledswood Hills was 10.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.7% and rented dwellings at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,730, higher than Sydney metro's $2,475. Median weekly rent in Gledswood Hills was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.1% of all households, including 58.1% that are couples with children, 23.6% that are couples without children, and 7.8% that are 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% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.4.

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 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

The analysis shows that Gledswood Hills has 37 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 30 different routes, together offering 1,740 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport is rated as good, with residents on average being located 202 meters from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 248 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Gledswood Hills, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,669 people), compared to 53.8% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.6 and 4.7% of residents respectively, while 81.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.9% across Greater Sydney. The area has 5.8% of residents aged 65 and over (584 people), which is lower than the 10.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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, surveyed in June 2020, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Overseas-born residents comprised 29.9%, speaking languages other than English at home reached 34.7%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 60.4% of the population.

Islam's representation stood at 8.5%, exceeding Greater Sydney's average of 12.9%. Ancestry-wise, Australian origin topped at 20.2%, higher than the regional average of 14.8%. 'Other' ancestry was lower at 19.3% compared to the region's 27.3%. English ancestry stood at 14.9%. Notable ethnic group differences included Croatian (1.8% vs regional 1.4%), Serbian (1.5% vs 1.9%), and Spanish (0.9% vs 1.0%).

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 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gledswood Hills has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (22.0%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 20.0% to 22.0%, while the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has grown from 16.0% to 17.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 21.6% to 15.7%, and the percentage of residents aged 0-4 has dropped from 12.9% to 11.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Gledswood Hills' age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 55-64 cohort (75%), adding 483 residents to reach a total of 1,129. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.