Glenhaven at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,125
Houses
Population
6,619
Median age 48
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2156), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Glenhaven.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1125/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
6,619
Median age: 48
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Glenhaven.
The postcode for Glenhaven is 2156 (NSW), Hornsby Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Glenhaven (2156) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Glenhaven has roughly 6,619 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glenhaven scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenhaven's population at 6,619, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,619
Median age
48
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Glenhaven.
Local schools for Glenhaven
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Government School Catchment
Glenhaven Public School
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Castle Hill High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glenhaven.
- What is the Glenhaven postcode?
- Glenhaven is in the 2156 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Glenhaven?
- Glenhaven is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2156. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glenhaven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1125.
- What schools are in Glenhaven?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenhaven on this page, including Glenhaven Public School, Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education, Samuel Gilbert Public School.
- How walkable is Glenhaven?
- Glenhaven has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenhaven?
- Glenhaven is close to Round Corner, Castle Hill, Dural, Milguy, Kenthurst.
- What is the population of Glenhaven?
- The population of Glenhaven is approximately 6,619 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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