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 increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,637 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data and six validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 923 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Glenhaven, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. By 2041, Glenhaven is expected to grow by 156 persons, reflecting a total increase of 2.3%.

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

Glenhaven recorded approximately 13 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 68 homes. As of July 2021, 15 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. The average construction cost value for new homes is $2,391,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In this financial year, there has also been $49,000 in commercial approvals registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenhaven has markedly lower building activity, recording 78.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's building activity is also below national average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 79.0% standalone homes and 21.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Glenhaven's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in the area is 632 people. Population forecasts indicate Glenhaven will gain 136 residents by 2041 (based on AreaSearch quarterly estimate as of July 2021). Given 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

AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could impact the area, with key ones being 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 likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 3,391 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's at 62.3%, compared to 70.2%. Census responses showed that 52.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction. Notably, construction employment levels were at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had 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. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Glenhaven's labour force decreased by 0.3%, with a simultaneous 0.8% decline in employment, resulting in an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with only marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Glenhaven. These projections for five and ten-year periods were mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenhaven's employment mix suggested that 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 account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Glenhaven has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Glenhaven is $60,516, with an average income of $112,670. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $65,878 and the average income $122,653 by September 2025. According to figures from the 2021 Census, household incomes in Glenhaven rank exceptionally high at the 91st percentile ($2,532 weekly). Distribution data shows that 32.0% of residents (2,130 people) fall into the $4,000+ income bracket, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. Glenhaven demonstrates considerable affluence with 44.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, with strong earnings placing residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (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

As of the latest Census, Glenhaven's dwelling structure was 74.7% houses and 25.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenhaven stood at 48.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.0% and rented ones at 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment 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, 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 constitute 81.0% of all households, consisting of 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 making up 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 average of 46.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 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 collectively facilitate 813 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing just 164 meters from the nearest stop. Glenhaven is predominantly residential, and most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Glenhaven, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 52% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 116 trips per day, which translates 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 indicates strong performance across Glenhaven. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (4,746 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis (10.1%) and asthma (6.1%). 68.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Glenhaven has 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,804 people), higher than the 15.4% 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 15.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.5% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Glenhaven, accounting for 69.4%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (27.7%), Australian (22.4%), and Irish (7.8%).

Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Lebanese residents make up 2.0% in Glenhaven, higher than the regional average of 2.6%; Hungarians comprise 0.4%, slightly more than the region's 0.3%; Maltese residents account for 1.4%, compared to the regional figure of 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 those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, making up 11.6% of the population, compared to 6.1% nationally. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up only 4.7% of Glenhaven's population, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.2%, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.7% to 15.0%. However, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 9.9%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 5.9% to 4.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Glenhaven. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 83%, adding 310 residents to reach a total of 683. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 85% of population growth, underscoring trends towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 65-74 age cohorts.