Glenhaven
NSW 2156 · The Hills Shire
6,619 (2021) → 6,626 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the The Hills Shire local government area (est. 221,947 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glenhaven is a stable suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2156, about 27km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.79M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 24km inland. Glenhaven has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2156 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.38%), China (1.96%), India (1.77%), New Zealand (1.34%), South Africa (1.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.24%), Arabic (1.37%), Cantonese (1.27%), Persian ED (1.16%), Italian (1.09%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1100 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glenhaven Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
Nearby (within 10km)
- Samuel Gilbert Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1128
- Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner EducationCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1103
- Sherwood Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1114
- Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1073
- The Hills Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1164
- St Madeleine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1064
- William Clarke CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1162
- Castle Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1121
- Kellyville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1086
- Castle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1128
- St Angela's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1126
- Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1102
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glenhaven
Is Glenhaven safe?
Glenhaven has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 816 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glenhaven?
In Glenhaven, the median house price is $2.79M and the median unit price is $1.54M. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Glenhaven from Sydney CBD?
Glenhaven is about 27.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glenhaven?
Glenhaven has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1108 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glenhaven?
Glenhaven has a transport score of 41/100 and 77 bus stops.