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Gladesville NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gladesville, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gladesville NSW is 12,867 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gladesville is $1,200 per week ($62,400 per year). Median rent in Gladesville is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Gladesville has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Gladesville has a population density of 3669.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gladesville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gladesville is $2,800.

There were 93 recorded offences in Gladesville in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (44 offences).

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Gladesville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gladesville Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,200/wk

$62,400 per year

#422 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,800/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gladesville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (6,177) Female 52.0% (6,690)

Population Density

3669.5

people per km²

12,867 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,136

Family income/wk

Gladesville 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 & Locality (SAL)

Gladesville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.7% 1,373 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.3% 1,702 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gladesville Country of Birth

Australia

83.7%

England

5.1%

China

4.3%

India

1.6%

Greece

1.3%

Iran

1.2%

Hong Kong

1.2%

Indonesia

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

France

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gladesville Religion

No Religion

37.9%

Catholic

34.5%

Anglican

10.3%

Not stated

6.0%

Eastern Orthodox

5.1%

Buddhism

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gladesville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

82.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gladesville Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.4%

Italian

16.2%

Cantonese

15.7%

Greek

13.7%

Other

11.6%

Spanish

9.2%

SAL Tot

6.3%

Arabic

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gladesville Employment

💼

Employed full-time

47.2% 4,498 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.0% 1,808 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 243 people

🏠

Not in labour force

31.3% 2,988 people

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

Gladesville Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.9%

Postgraduate Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Certificate III/IV

15.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Gladesville Occupation

Professionals

40.7%

Managers

23.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.4%

Community & Personal Service

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Labourers

2.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.4%

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

Gladesville Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.5%

Society & Culture

14.6%

Health

10.2%

Engineering

9.0%

Education

7.1%

Creative Arts

6.8%

Information Technology

4.8%

Architecture & Building

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.0%

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

Gladesville Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gladesville Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gladesville Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 4,991

↔️

Separated

2.4% 255

📋

Divorced

8.5% 911

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 529

👤

Never married

37.4% 3,992

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gladesville Ancestry

English

22.4%

Australian

21.6%

Other

12.6%

Irish

9.3%

Chinese

8.9%

Italian

8.3%

Scottish

6.9%

Greek

3.4%

German

2.2%

Indian

1.8%

Lebanese

1.4%

Filipino

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gladesville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.3%

Secondary — Catholic

14.0%

Secondary — Government

13.2%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

11.4%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

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

Gladesville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 1,085

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 23,562

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

Gladesville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.0% 1,523

—

Not a volunteer

85.0% 8,660

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gladesville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

2.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gladesville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.9%

Did not go to work

23.2%

Bus

5.6%

Walked only

3.9%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Bicycle

0.8%

Other

0.7%

Truck

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Train

0.1%

Ferry

0.1%

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

Gladesville Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.5%

1 vehicle

45.7%

2 vehicles

32.3%

3 vehicles

7.7%

4+ vehicles

3.8%

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

Gladesville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.5%

2 bedrooms

34.4%

3 bedrooms

24.2%

4 bedrooms

17.7%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Gladesville Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

44.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gladesville Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

149

Indigenous residents

24,939

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gladesville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

974

Asthma

440

Arthritis

308

Diabetes

230

Heart disease

201

Lung condition

139

Cancer

123

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Gladesville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gladesville Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.7%

Couple — no children

26.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gladesville Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 22

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 12

🏅

Previously served

1.3% 136

👤

Never served

98.3% 10,040

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gladesville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 1,194

—

Did not provide

88.3% 8,988

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gladesville Children Ever Born

No children

43.9%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

26.4%

3 children

11.7%

4 children

2.9%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Gladesville When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

181

1961–1970

377

1971–1980

385

1981–1990

606

1991–2000

598

2001–2010

785

2011–2015

499

2016

2017

118

2018

113

2019

103

2020

2021

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

Gladesville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.5%

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

Gladesville Household Size

1 person

32.8%

2 persons

30.6%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gladesville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

10,244

Moved from NSW

1,361

Moved — same area (SA2)

407

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

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

Gladesville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.1%

Step family — no other children

5.9%

Blended family — no other children

1.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Other couple — children only

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gladesville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 93 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Gladesville Schools

schools nearby

government

1121

avg ICSEA score

13,684

total students

Northcross Christian School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 374 students

1194

ICSEA

Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 360 students

1166

ICSEA

Lane Cove West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 474 students

1163

ICSEA

Saint Ignatius' College Independent

Secondary · 5-12 · 1,613 students

1159

ICSEA

St Mark's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 310 students

1156

ICSEA

Hunters Hill Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1149

ICSEA

Boronia Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 409 students

1145

ICSEA

Mowbray Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 714 students

1143

ICSEA

Drummoyne Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 427 students

1137

ICSEA

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 179 students

1132

ICSEA

St Joseph's College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,100 students

1130

ICSEA

Gladesville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

1129

ICSEA

St Charles Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 579 students

1118

ICSEA

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 357 students

1116

ICSEA

Ryde East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 347 students

1115

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools

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

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Gladesville Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,257/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Gladesville

Your weekly income

≈ $9,780/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,807/wk

Rent share 19.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Abercrombie

Income: $1,029/wk Rent: $393/wk Save: $57/wk

Dudley

Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $30/wk

Merewether

Income: $1,102/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $30/wk

Camden Park (NSW)

Income: $1,084/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $30/wk

Jannali

Income: $1,023/wk Rent: $428/wk Save: $22/wk

Queanbeyan

Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $110/wk

Karabar

Income: $975/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $100/wk

Tatton

Income: $1,009/wk Rent: $385/wk Save: $65/wk

Gladesville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Box Hill (NSW)

Pop: 6,450 Income: $1,271/wk Rent: $580/wk

Eleebana

Pop: 6,460 Income: $900/wk Rent: $495/wk

Haberfield

Pop: 6,480 Income: $996/wk Rent: $530/wk

Kariong

Pop: 6,485 Income: $850/wk Rent: $450/wk

Erskine Park

Pop: 6,486 Income: $906/wk Rent: $450/wk

Northbridge (NSW)

Pop: 6,493 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $740/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gladesville

What is the population of Gladesville NSW?

The population of Gladesville NSW is 12,867 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3669.5 people per km².Gladesville is ranked #380 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gladesville?

The median personal income in Gladesville NSW is $1,200 per week, or $62,400 per year.The median household income is $2,257 per week.Family income is $3,136 per week.Gladesville is ranked #422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gladesville?

Median rent in Gladesville NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gladesville ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gladesville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gladesville NSW is $2,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gladesville?

The median age in Gladesville NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gladesville a good suburb to live in?

Gladesville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,867.The median income is $1,200/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 11642. All dollar figures in AUD.