Gledswood Hills
NSW 2557 · Camden
6,112 (2021) → 8,604 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Camden local government area (est. 150,543 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gledswood Hills is a high growth suburb in Camden, NSW 2557, about 42km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 30/100, and is about 31km inland. Gledswood Hills has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2557 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.65%), Philippines (2.93%), Iraq (1.85%), Fiji (1.7%), New Zealand (1.55%)
Top languages: Arabic (4.04%), Hindi (2.75%), Urdu (2%), Spanish (1.91%), Italian (1.67%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gledswood Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
- Gledswood Hills High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gregory Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1028
- Kearns Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 985
- St Benedict's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1040
- Barramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1044
- St Justin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1051
- St Gregory's College CampbelltownCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1057
- Eschol Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 979
- St Sava CollegePrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1052
- Robert Townson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 963
- Robert Townson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 988
- Eagle Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 932
- Oran Park Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1086
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gledswood Hills
Is Gledswood Hills safe?
Gledswood Hills has a residential safety score of 92/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,338 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gledswood Hills?
In Gledswood Hills, the median house price is $1.41M and the median unit price is $920K. Median weekly house rent is $790.
How far is Gledswood Hills from Sydney CBD?
Gledswood Hills is about 42.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 115 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gledswood Hills?
Gledswood Hills has a transport score of 30/100 and 32 bus stops.