Glen Huntly

An assessment of population growth drivers in Glen Huntly reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Glen Huntly's population is estimated at around 5,613, reflecting an increase of 708 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,905. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,457 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of additional 15 new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 6,306 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glen Huntly's growth rate of 14.4% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA4 region (8.7%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is forecasted to increase its population by 1,515 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 26.0% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Glen Huntly according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Glen Huntly had approximately 9 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 46 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The average new residents per year for every home built in this period was 4.5. This demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $714,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $545,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Glen Huntly has significantly less development activity, at 72.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity consists of 9.0% standalone homes and 91.0% attached dwellings, indicating a trend toward denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Glen Huntly has around 776 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 1,457 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Glen Huntly has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified two major projects that could impact the area's performance: Caulfield Village (Precinct 3 West) and Level Crossing Removal Project - Ormond Station. Other notable projects include 419 North Road Townhouses and Walsh Grange Apartments.

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Employment performance in Glen Huntly has been broadly consistent with national averages

Glen Huntly has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, showing a growth of 0.9%. As of September 2025, 3604 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 0.7%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Workforce participation was high at 77.2%. Home work was prevalent at 44.9% due to Covid-19 impacts. Key industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training, with professional & technical notably concentrated at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction had lower representation at 4.9%.

Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census population comparison. Over one year, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force rose by 1.2%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% and unemployment rise by 0.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glen Huntly's mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Glen Huntly suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $62,837 and an average income of $85,921. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for Glen Huntly would be approximately $68,021 (median) and $93,009 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, individual earnings in Glen Huntly stood out at the 82nd percentile nationally with weekly earnings of $1,050. Income analysis revealed that 33.7% of Glen Huntly's population (1,891 individuals) fell within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, similar to the region where 32.8% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 16.9% of income in Glen Huntly, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Glen Huntly's dwelling structure in its latest Census comprised 14.6% houses and 85.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glen Huntly was at 24.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.1% and rented ones at 46.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Huntly was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $391, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Glen Huntly's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $391 compared to the national figure of $375.

Glen Huntly features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 56.3% of all households, including 22.0% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.7%, with lone person households at 35.5% and group households comprising 7.9%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

Glen Huntly's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 57.7% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%).

Vocational pathways account for 21.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas comprising 11.4% and certificates making up 10.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% pursuing tertiary education, 6.5% primary education, and 4.1% secondary education.

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

Glen Huntly has twelve active public transport stops operating within it. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. Five different routes service these stops, collectively providing 3603 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 270 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Glen Huntly's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 61%, while train accounts for 24% and walking for 4%.

Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 44.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 514 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 300 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Glen Huntly's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Approximately 61% of Glen Huntly's total population (3407 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Mental health issues affect 8.5% of residents, while asthma impacts 6.9%. A significant 73.9% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 15.1% of residents aged 65 and over (847 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Glen Huntly is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glen Huntly has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Glen Huntly, comprising 24.4% of people. Judaism is overrepresented, making up 10.7%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (18.1%), English (17.5%), and Australian (13.2%), the latter being notably lower than the regional average of 18.4%. Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Polish is overrepresented at 2.5% compared to 0.8% regionally, Russian at 2.4% versus 0.4%, and Hungarian at 0.6% against 0.3%.

Glen Huntly's population is younger than the national pattern

Glen Huntly's median age was 35 years in the latest data, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constituted 27.7% of Glen Huntly's population, higher than Greater Melbourne's percentage but lower than the national figure of 14.4%. The 5-14 age cohort made up 6.0% of Glen Huntly's population. From 2021 to the present, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.1% to 11.4%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 26.5% to 27.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 10.3% to 8.1%, and the 5-14 group fell from 7.8% to 6.0%. Population forecasts for Glen Huntly in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 369 people, rising from 1,554 to 1,924, a growth of 24%. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 4%, adding 26 people.