Glenhaven, NSW 2156 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenhaven is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2156, home to 6,619 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,619
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,532 /week
- Median personal income
- $950 /week
- Median family income
- $3,104 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,080
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Glenhaven Public School
- Samuel Gilbert Public School
- Sherwood Ridge Public School
- Castle Hill High School
- Castle Hill Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 102 bus stops
- Grange Rd Before Evans Rd
- Grange Rd After Evans Rd
- Glenhaven Public School, Glenhaven Rd
- Evans Rd Opp Amelia Godbee Av
- Glenhaven Rd Opp Glenhaven Public School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 25 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 31.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 67.1% of the 2,490 resolvable premises in Glenhaven. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 5.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 9.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 67.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 17.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 199 across postcode 2156 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 57 violent offences, 44 theft, 38 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenhaven?
Glenhaven (NSW 2156) had 6,619 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenhaven?
The median advertised rent in Glenhaven is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenhaven?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glenhaven covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenhaven Public School (0.3 km), Samuel Gilbert Public School (1.4 km), Sherwood Ridge Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenhaven?
Glenhaven is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (67.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenhaven?
Across postcode 2156, 199 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (57), theft (44), property damage (38). 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 Glenhaven?
In Glenhaven, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (31.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenhaven?
102 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenhaven centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 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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