Moving to Glenhaven NSW 2156
What the official numbers say about living in Glenhaven — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $650 a week, against a median household income of $2,532 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 6% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glenhaven grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,101 → 6,619 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glenhaven sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (45% of workers), while 53% work from home.
Nearest train station: Pennant Hills, 7.5 km south-east.
Nearest metro station: Hills Showground, 2.9 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Hillsbus Dural Depot, 2.9 km east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 22.9 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 26 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 39 schools · 21 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 31 parks — see them all on the Glenhaven profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Glenhaven Public School 500 m · Samuel Gilbert Public School 1.3 km · Marian Catholic College 2.4 km · Sherwood Ridge Public School 2.4 km · Castle Hill High School 2.4 km · William Clarke College 2.5 km · The Hills Grammar School 2.5 km · St Madeleine's Primary School 2.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths Metro 1.1 km · Woolworths 2 km · Aldi 2.1 km · Aldi 2.8 km · Coles 2.8 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Bill Wood Reserve 400 m · Alice Robinson Reserve 750 m · Sandhurst Crescent Reserve 1 km · Annie Prior Reserve 1.2 km · Castle Hill Lions Park 1.2 km · Hancey Farm Reserve 1.2 km · Gilbert Road Reserve 1.3 km · Kingussie Avenue Reserve 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glenhaven, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Laughing Kookaburra · Grey Butcherbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glenhaven, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenhaven here | 6,619 | — | 10/10 | 41% |
| Castle Hill | 40,874 | — | 10/10 | 24% |
| Dural | 7,900 | — | 10/10 | 59% |
| Norwest | 4,688 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Kellyville | 27,011 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Cherrybrook | 19,082 | — | 10/10 | 33% |
| Baulkham Hills | 37,415 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be The Hills Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Berowra — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2156 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glenhaven profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $650 a week, and about 6% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,101 people to 6,619. It sits about 26 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Pennant Hills station is roughly 7.5 km away. Local government is The Hills Shire council, and the federal seat is Berowra.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glenhaven vs Dural · Glenhaven vs Norwest.
Nearby guides: Castle Hill · Dural · Norwest · Kellyville · Cherrybrook · Baulkham Hills.
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