Glenhaven

Glenhaven is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Glenhaven is around 6,633. This figure represents an increase of 14 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,619. The latest estimate of 6,627 residents was calculated by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's ERP data release from June 2025 and validation of six new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 920 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Applying growth rates from these aggregations to all areas, the suburb is projected to increase by 109 persons to reach an estimated population of 6,742 by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 1.6% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Glenhaven is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Glenhaven has experienced around 13 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 68 homes were approved, with another 18 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline over recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes.

The average construction value of new properties is $2,391,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, there have been $49,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Glenhaven has significantly less development activity than Greater Sydney, with 78.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Similarly, development activity is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity in Glenhaven shows 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 631 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Glenhaven will gain 103 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Glenhaven 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 nine projects likely to affect this region. Notable projects include Hills Shire Council's Infrastructure Delivery Program for 2025-2026, Castle Hill RSL's Residential Lifestyle Development at Gilham St, Castle Hill, and Skyview Apartments Castle Hill. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Glenhaven significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Glenhaven has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 3,376 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Glenhaven lagged behind Greater Sydney at 62.2%, compared to 68.8%. Census responses showed that 52.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction. Glenhaven had a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation at 2.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.4%, alongside a 0.9% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Glenhaven. These projections estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenhaven's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Glenhaven's median income among taxpayers is $60,516. The average income in this period was $112,670. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glenhaven would be approximately $66,761 (median) and $124,298 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes in Glenhaven rank exceptionally at the 91st percentile ($2,532 weekly). Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 32.0% earning $4000+ weekly (2,122 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (44.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Glenhaven is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glenhaven's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.7% houses and 25.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Glenhaven's home ownership rate was 48.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.0% and rented dwellings at 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenhaven was $3,080, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Glenhaven was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glenhaven's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 81.0% of all households, including 42.8% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households at 0.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Glenhaven shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 36.4%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 46.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 17.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes secondary education (10.0%), primary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (6.0%).

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

Glenhaven has 85 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 63 different routes that together facilitate 813 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 164 meters from the nearest stop. Glenhaven is primarily residential, and most residents commute outward using private vehicles, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Glenhaven, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant number of residents, specifically 52%, work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 116 trips per day, equating to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenhaven's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Glenhaven. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (4,729 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.1 and 6.1% of residents respectively. 68.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 26.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,757 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Glenhaven was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenhaven was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 15.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.5% born overseas. The predominant religion in Glenhaven is Christianity, comprising 69.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Glenhaven are English (27.7%), Australian (22.4%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Lebanese ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.0%, Hungarian at 0.4%, and Maltese at 1.4% compared to regional averages of 2.6%, 0.3%, and 1.0% respectively.

Glenhaven hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Glenhaven's median age is 48 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that residents aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, making up 11.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.2%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 13.3% to 15.5%, and the 45-54 age group has increased from 13.7% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 11.7% to 9.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Glenhaven. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 86%, adding 315 residents to reach a total of 680. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 85% of the population growth, highlighting ongoing demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 65-74 age cohorts.