Glen Huntly (Vic.)

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According to assessments of recent ABS population statistics and post-Census address validation conducted by Districts, the suburb of Glen Huntly has an estimated residency of 5,562 individuals in May 2026. This represents a growth of 657 people (13.4%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 4,905. This updated figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 5,528 established by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 15 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With these numbers, the population density stands at 6,249 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Glen Huntly within the highest 10% of areas nationwide for density and indicating intense demand for local land. The 13.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Glen Huntly since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (8.0%) and the state average, positioning it as a local growth hotspot. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately of the population gains in recent times.

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Data compiled by Districts shows that Glen Huntly has a highly qualified resident workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,445, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate stands at 72.4%, which is slightly higher than the metropolitan level of 70.2%. Census records show that a significant 44.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to aggregated ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, average earnings in Glen Huntly are situated at the very high end of the national scale. The median taxpayer income is $62,837 and the average income is $85,921, comparing favorably to the Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $68,882 for the median and $94,187 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes in the 82nd percentile nationally, with weekly earnings at $1,050. The largest cohort of residents falls into the weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 33.7% of the population ( people), a proportion very similar to the regional average of . High housing costs absorb of household income, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the th percentile nationally, with the area ranking in the th decile on the SEIFA index of relative financial advantage.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the mix of housing types in Glen Huntly consisted of 14.6% detached houses and 85.3% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties. This differs markedly from the wider Melbourne metropolitan area, where houses represent 67.9% and other dwellings make up 32.1% of the total. Homeownership rates in Glen Huntly are also lower than the metropolitan average, standing at 24.2%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (29.1%) or rented (46.7%). The median mortgage payment in the suburb matches the metropolitan average of $2,000 per month, while the median weekly rent was $391, compared to $2,000 and $390 for the wider metro area. Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Glen Huntly are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 56.3% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children (22.0%), couples without children (25.9%), and single-parent households (7.0%). Non-family households account for the remaining 43.7% of the total, with single-person households representing 35.5% and group share houses making up 7.9%. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in Glen Huntly is exceptionally high when compared to broader averages, with 57.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This concentration of higher education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational qualifications are held by 21.5% of the population aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (10.1%).

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Analysis of the local transport network shows 12 active public transport stops within Glen Huntly, providing a combination of trams and buses. These stops service 5 distinct routes and accommodate a total of 3,603 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is favorable, with the average distance from homes to the nearest stop being 270 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 61%, followed by train travel at 24% and walking at 4%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 0.6 per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded that 44.9% of residents worked from home, which was likely influenced by health restrictions in place at that time.

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Health profiles for Glen Huntly are highly positive, characterized by low rates of mortality and chronic diseases across all age cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly high at approximately 61% of the population (3,376 people), compared to 56.7% across the Greater Melbourne area.

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Glen Huntly features a diverse cultural makeup, with 43.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 52.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 24.4% of the population. A notable characteristic of the local area is the concentration of Jewish residents, who make up 10.7% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 1.0%.

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The median age in Glen Huntly is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. The suburb has a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34, who make up 28.8% of residents, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 6.0%. This proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest estimates, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 26.5% to 28.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.1% to 11.4%. During the same period, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to age group declined from to . Projections for point to significant shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding residents to total while the to group is forecast to remain nearly flat with a increase (representing people).

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Glen Huntly currently has an estimated 255 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 145 children aged 0-2 and 96 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 304 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 392. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.