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

The population of Glen Huntly is estimated at around 5,613 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 708 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,905 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,457 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,306 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glen Huntly's growth rate of 14.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.7%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and utilising VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth 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 of Glen Huntly is expected to grow by 1,490 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 23.8% 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 around 9 new homes approved per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 46 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated approximately 4.8 new residents. This significant demand exceeds supply, typically driving price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value of new properties is $714,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $545,000, reflecting Glen Huntly'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 strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, which is also under the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 10.0% standalone homes and 90.0% attached dwellings, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Glen Huntly has around 776 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 1,334 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

Two projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: 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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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 4.0%, Glen Huntly has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Glen Huntly has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of December 2025, which is 0.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Glen Huntly was 76.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%.

According to the Census, 44.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.9% versus the regional average of 9.7%. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, Glen Huntly's labour force decreased by 0.1%, employment decreased by 0.3%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.4% and labour force expand by 2.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years (May-25 to May-30) and 13.7% over ten years (May-25 to May-35). Applying these projections to Glen Huntly's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, Glen Huntly had a median income among taxpayers of $62,837 with an average level of $85,921. These figures are among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glen Huntly would be approximately $68,021 (median) and $93,009 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Glen Huntly stood at the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,050 weekly). Income analysis revealed that 33.7% of the population (1,891 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.8% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 16.9% of income in Glen Huntly, though strong earnings 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, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 the rest either mortgaged (29.1%) or rented (46.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $391, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390 respectively. Nationally, Glen Huntly's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded 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 comprise 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 averages. Among residents aged 15+, 57.7% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.5%, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in tertiary, 6.5% in primary, and 4.1% in secondary education.

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

Glen Huntly has 12 operational public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by five different routes, collectively facilitating 3,603 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 270 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Glen Huntly residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 61%, followed by train at 24% and walking at 4%. On average, there are 0.6 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 44.9% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 514 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (3,407 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most common conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.5% of residents and asthma impacting 6.9%. A significant majority, 73.9%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 15.3% of residents aged 65 and over (858 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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. Notably, Judaism makes up 10.7% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 18.1%, English at 17.5%, and Australian at 13.2%, which is lower than the regional average of 18.4%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish is overrepresented at 2.5% (vs 0.8% regionally), Russian at 2.4% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).

Glen Huntly's population is younger than the national pattern

Glen Huntly's median age was 35 years as of a specific date, slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constituted 27.8%, higher than Greater Melbourne's percentage but lower than the national 14.4%. The 5-14 cohort was less prevalent at 6.0%. Between 2021 and a later date, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.1% to 11.4%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 26.5% to 27.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 10.3% to 8.2%, and the 5-14 group dropped 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 337 people (22%), from 1,560 to 1,898. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort grows by a modest 3% (21 people).