Gledswood Hills, NSW 2557 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gledswood Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2557, home to 6,112 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Liverpool local government area and roughly 43 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,112
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,780 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,192 /week
- Median family income
- $2,854 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Camden
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $540 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,730
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Gledswood Hills Public School
- Gregory Hills Public School
- Gledswood Hills High School
- Kearns Public School
- Barramurra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 36 bus stops
- Gledswood Hills Rd Before Silvester Way
- Galloway Green, Gledswood Hills Dr
- Gledswood Hills Dr (Gledswood Hills) Opp Barwick Link
- Lady Josephine Grange After Providence Dr
- Gledswood Hills Public School, The Hermitage Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 41 parks and reserves
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 42.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.6% of the 1,061 resolvable premises in Gledswood Hills. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 97.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 819 across postcode 2557 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 234 violent offences, 219 theft, 115 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills (NSW 2557) had 6,112 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Camden local government area.
What is the median rent in Gledswood Hills?
The median advertised rent in Gledswood Hills is $540/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gledswood Hills?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gledswood Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gledswood Hills Public School (0.4 km), Gregory Hills Public School (1.4 km), Gledswood Hills High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gledswood Hills?
Across postcode 2557, 819 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (234), theft (219), property damage (115). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gledswood Hills?
In Gledswood Hills, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (42.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gledswood Hills?
36 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gledswood Hills centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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