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Glenhaven, NSW 2156
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,495,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$950,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
-4.7%
market range -10.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Glenhaven
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Glenhaven market and investor summary
In Glenhaven, NSW 2156, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.3%. House prices have moved -4.7% over the past year and -3.1% over three years. At 4.7% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 4.7% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 61 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Glenhaven: people, income and schools
Glenhaven is home to around 6,619 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 48, skewed a little older, and 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $132,000 a year, or roughly $2,530 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
There are 39 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 27 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 33 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 6,619
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $132,000/yr
- Households renting
- 6%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 39
- avg ICSEA 1118
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 27 km
- Walk score
- 33/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Glenhaven
No properties currently listed in Glenhaven
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What should I check before investing in Glenhaven?
Glenhaven has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Glenhaven show?
The gross rental yield in Glenhaven is 2.3% for houses and 3.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Glenhaven?
House prices in Glenhaven are down 4.7% over the past year and down 3.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Glenhaven?
The current vacancy rate in Glenhaven is 4.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Glenhaven?
Glenhaven has a population of approximately 6,619 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near Glenhaven?
There are 39 schools within roughly 5km of Glenhaven. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Glenhaven's population growing?
The population of Glenhaven has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Glenhaven from the CBD?
Glenhaven is about 27 km from the CBD.
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