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 Feb 2026, Glenhaven's population is estimated at around 6,657, reflecting an increase of 38 people since the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 6,637 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data and six validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 923 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of recent population growth in Glenhaven. 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 for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Glenhaven is projected to grow by 190 persons, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Glenhaven shows an average of around 13 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 68 homes were approved, with a further 15 approved so far in FY-26. The population has declined recently, suggesting that new supply is keeping pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $2,391,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment. There have been $49,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenhaven has markedly lower building activity, with 78.0% fewer approvals per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 79.0% standalone homes and 21.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Glenhaven's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 632 people, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate an increase of 186 residents by 2041, suggesting that at current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 identified ten projects likely to influence the area. Notable ones include Hills Shire Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024-2025 Infrastructure Works, Castle Hill RSL Residential Lifestyle Development, Castle Grange, 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's workforce is well-educated with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Glenhaven was 62.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

Residents showed high work-from-home rates at 52.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction, with a strong specialization in the latter (1.3 times regional level). Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence (2.1% vs regional 5.3%). Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population to resident population.

Over the year to September 2025, Glenhaven's employment increased by 0.1%, labour force by 0.5%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rise. Greater Sydney recorded higher growth: employment up 2.1%, labour force up 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Glenhaven's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to local employment mix.

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

The suburb of Glenhaven had its income level among the top percentile nationally according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Glenhaven was $60,516 and the average income stood at $112,670. These figures compared to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $65,878 (median) and $122,653 (average) as of September 2025. Census data revealed household incomes ranked exceptionally at the 91st percentile ($2,532 weekly). Income distribution showed that 32.0% of locals (2,130 people) fell into the $4000+ category, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 30.9%. Higher earners constituted a substantial presence with 44.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounted for 14.2% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenhaven stood at 48.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.0% and rented dwellings at 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,080, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Glenhaven's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is 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%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (17.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 9.5% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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 accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest stop. Glenhaven is predominantly residential, and most commuters travel outward by car, which remains the primary mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion (52%) of residents work from home, which may be attributed to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 116 trips per day across all routes, 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. AreaSearch's assessment found mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence to be low, particularly among younger cohorts. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (4,746 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.1 and 6.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 68.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Glenhaven has 26.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,777 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank 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's population shows higher cultural diversity compared to most nearby areas, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenhaven, accounting for 69.4%, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are English (27.7%), Australian (22.4%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Lebanese, Hungarian, and Maltese ethnicities have higher representations in Glenhaven compared to regional averages: Lebanese at 2.0% vs 2.6%, Hungarian at 0.4% vs 0.3%, and Maltese at 1.4% vs 1.0%.

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

Glenhaven's median age is 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that residents aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, comprising 11.4% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.1%. Residents aged 25-34 make up only 4.7%, which is smaller than the proportion in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.1%, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.7% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 11.7% to 9.8%, and the 25-34 age group dropped from 5.9% to 4.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Glenhaven. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 84%, adding 308 residents to reach a total of 675. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 84% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 65-74 age cohorts.