Glenhaven, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Glenhaven NSW is 6,619 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenhaven is $950 per week ($49,400 per year). Median rent in Glenhaven is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Glenhaven has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenhaven has a population density of 918 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenhaven is England. The most common religion is Catholic (31.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenhaven is $3,080.

There were 21 recorded offences in Glenhaven in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

Population
6,619
Census 2021
Median income
$950/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$650/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Glenhaven vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Glenhaven is $950 a week, 24% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 462nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $650 a week, $265 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGlenhavenTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$950/wk$765/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,532/wk$1,704/wk +49%$1,637/wk
Rent$650/wk$385/wk +69%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,080/mo$1,965/mo +57%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.7%22.6% +3.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Glenhaven, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Glenhaven Population

6,619 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glenhaven Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$950/wk
$49,400 per year
Ranked 1,614 of 14,663
Median Rent
$650/wk
$2,817 per month
Ranked 121 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,080/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Glenhaven Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $2,532/wk
Median rent $650/wk
Rent to income 25.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Glenhaven against your income

About $10,972 a month
Median rent $650/wk
Left after rent $1,882/wk
Rent share 25.7%

Glenhaven Schools

15
schools nearby
7
government
1120
avg ICSEA score
14,066
total students
The Hills Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,208 students
1164
ICSEA
William Clarke College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,951 students
1162
ICSEA
Oakhill Drive Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 756 students
1152
ICSEA
St Bernadette's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 479 students
1145
ICSEA
Samuel Gilbert Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 643 students
1128
ICSEA
Castle Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 970 students
1128
ICSEA
St Angela's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 618 students
1126
ICSEA
Oakhill College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,242 students
1124
ICSEA
Castle Hill High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,845 students
1121
ICSEA
Sherwood Ridge Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 584 students
1114
ICSEA
Glenhaven Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 240 students
1108
ICSEA
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Independent
Combined · K-12 · 238 students
1103
ICSEA
Kellyville High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 869 students
1086
ICSEA
Marian Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,035 students
1073
ICSEA
St Madeleine's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 388 students
1064
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Glenhaven Map

Glenhaven, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Glenhaven, New South Wales: 33.7028°S, 150.9960°E

Glenhaven Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Glenhaven

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (3,217) Female 51.4% (3,408)

Population Density

918
people per km²
6,619 people · 7.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,104
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.4%
China
2.0%
India
1.8%
New Zealand
1.3%
South Africa
1.3%
Iran
0.9%
Italy
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.2%
Arabic
1.4%
Cantonese
1.3%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.2%
Italian
1.1%
Hindi
0.9%
Korean
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.0%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
9.4%
Italian
7.2%
Chinese
5.8%
Indian
3.2%
German
3.1%
Lebanese
2.7%
Maltese
1.9%
Dutch
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
31.0%
No religion
24.7%
Anglican
19.7%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Pentecostal
2.9%
Not stated
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.7% 3,399
Separated
1.6% 89
Divorced
4.5% 247
Widowed
7.9% 436
Never married
24.2% 1,334

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.8%
Couple: no children under 15
26.8%
Couple: no children
26.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%
One parent: children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.0%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
10.7%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Glenhaven

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,249 occupied private dwellings in Glenhaven at the 2021 Census, 6.3% were rented, 41.8% owned outright and 37.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
12.6% 283 dwellings
Owned outright
41.8% 939 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.9% 852 dwellings
Rented
6.3% 141 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
12.1%
3 bedrooms
19.1%
4 bedrooms
44.1%
5 bedrooms
18.8%
6+ bedrooms
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
31.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
27.1%
2 vehicles
40.2%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Glenhaven

Employment

Employed full-time
35.1% 1,775 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 1,001 people
Unemployed
2.2% 110 people
Not in labour force
42.9% 2,171 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.9%
Managers
24.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.8%
Community & Personal Service
5.2%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
2.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.4%
Did not go to work
23.9%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Train
1.0%
Truck
0.9%
Walked only
0.8%
Bus
0.8%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.5%
Certificate III/IV
20.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Postgraduate Degree
12.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.4%
Engineering
13.2%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Health
10.4%
Education
9.8%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Information Technology
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.2%
Secondary: Government
17.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.7%
Secondary: Catholic
12.8%
Pre-school
7.9%
Vocational Education
7.7%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.2%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
342
Arthritis
250
Heart disease
231
Asthma
194
Diabetes
170
Cancer
153
Lung condition
105
Kidney disease
67
Stroke
66
Dementia
39

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 691
Did not provide
87.0% 4,636

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.1% 1,020
Not a volunteer
80.9% 4,323

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.3% 122
Never served
97.6% 5,227

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.0%
1 child
7.8%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
22.4%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
43
1951: 1960
116
1961: 1970
225
1971: 1980
218
1981: 1990
310
1991: 2000
250
2001: 2010
300
2011: 2015
123
2016
19
2017
17
2018
17
2019
31
2020
16

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
29.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,858
Moved from NSW
482
Moved: same area (SA2)
60
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
29.4%
15: 29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.9%
Step family: no other children
5.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Glenhaven Crime Statistics

21 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
9
Other Against Person
4
Other Against Property
3
Assault
2
Drug Offences
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Glenhaven

The closest suburb to Glenhaven is Castle Hill (NSW), 3.0 km away.

Castle Hill (NSW)
3.0 km away · income $931/wk · rent $560/wk
Kellyville
3.7 km away · income $1,049/wk · rent $630/wk
Norwest
4.3 km away · income $1,053/wk · rent $579/wk
Dural (Hornsby - NSW)
4.6 km away · income $909/wk · rent $600/wk
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5.0 km away · income $1,212/wk · rent $600/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenhaven

What is the population of Glenhaven NSW?

The population of Glenhaven NSW is 6,619 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 918 people per km². Glenhaven is ranked #1,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenhaven?

The median personal income in Glenhaven NSW is $950 per week, or $49,400 per year. The median household income is $2,532 per week. Family income is $3,104 per week. Glenhaven is ranked #1,614 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenhaven?

Median rent in Glenhaven NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Glenhaven ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenhaven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenhaven NSW is $3,080. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenhaven?

The median age in Glenhaven NSW is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenhaven a good suburb to live in?

Glenhaven is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,619. The median income is $950/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11671. All dollar figures in AUD.