Aberglasslyn
At 32 years, Aberglasslyn's median age is 8.0 years younger than the national average, while 92.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 75.5% have four or more bedrooms. Its 6,552 residents are shaped by a family-oriented housing form, reflected in the 3.0-person average household size and 45.5% mortgage tenure. Household income sits at the 81.8th percentile, and growth runs at 2.5% annually through internal migration. Compared with nearby Maitland and Rutherford, Aberglasslyn presents as a detached, mortgage-belt setting with an aging trajectory beginning to emerge.
Population
6,552
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,147/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
43
Aberglasslyn suits buyers prioritising detached family space over apartment living: 92.4% of homes are separate houses, 75.5% have four or more bedrooms and only 0.5% are apartments. The mortgage benchmark is $1,950 per month, with mortgage payments equal to 21.0% of household income, compared with 20.0% for rent. Because 45.5% of households are paying a mortgage and 31.9% rent, competition is likely to centre on practical family homes rather than compact units. The 4.3% vacancy rate gives renters some choice, but buyers should test repayments against rates, maintenance and commuting costs.
For Buyers
Aberglasslyn suits buyers prioritising detached family space over apartment living: 92.4% of homes are separate houses, 75.5% have four or more bedrooms and only 0.5% are apartments. The mortgage benchmark is $1,950 per month, with mortgage payments equal to 21.0% of household income, compared with 20.0% for rent. Because 45.5% of households are paying a mortgage and 31.9% rent, competition is likely to centre on practical family homes rather than compact units. The 4.3% vacancy rate gives renters some choice, but buyers should test repayments against rates, maintenance and commuting costs.
For Investors
Investor demand is supported by a 31.9% renting share, weekly rent of $430 and a 4.3% vacancy rate. Renting is higher than outright ownership at 22.2%, widening the pool of households that may need leased housing, while 45.5% mortgage ownership points to a substantial owner-occupier base. Rents have grown by 29.0%, improving the income story, but affordability and tenant retention still matter. With 45 development applications in 12 months and growth running at 2.5% annually through internal migration, investors should compare new supply, dwelling quality and holding costs rather than rely on headline rent alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
279
Last 12 Months
43
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+19.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
With a median age of 32, Aberglasslyn is 8.0 years younger than the national average, yet its trajectory is Aging, suggesting today's young family base may mature over time. University attainment is 19.1%, 11.0 percentage points below the national comparison, and 10.5% of residents were born overseas, 11.1 points below national. English ancestry counts 2,680, Irish 660 and Scottish 651 lead the recorded ancestry profile; Christianity counts 3,586 versus 2,448 reporting no religion. A 3.0-person average household, 0.5 above national average, aligns with 50.5% of couples having children. Compared with nearby Maitland and Rutherford as regional reference points, Aberglasslyn has a family-sized, Anglo-leaning profile, while 72.8% of residents stayed at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.4%
Houses
7.1%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is strongly detached and family-sized: 92.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 7.1% are semi-detached and 0.5% are apartments. Four or more bedrooms account for 75.5% of homes, compared with 20.6% for three-bedroom dwellings, so the stock is better aligned with larger households than singles. Tenure is mortgage-led, with 45.5% paying a mortgage, 22.2% owning outright and 31.9% renting. Mortgage households are higher than outright owners by 23.3 percentage points, reflecting an active ownership pipeline. Rent is $430 weekly and vacancy is 4.3%, while mortgage-to-income and rent-to-income measures are 21.0% and 20.0%, with neither stress flag triggered.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $430.
$620
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $640 · units $495
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$881
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
95
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.5%
Couples with children
31.8%
Couples, no children
16.7%
Single parent
1,858
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest industry at 20.6% and 453 workers, higher than Education at 9.1% and 201, with Mining also material at 11.9% and 262. Construction accounts for 7.6% and Retail 7.2%, creating a mix linked to care, resources, building and service demand. The occupation profile is led by Trades at 560, followed by Professionals and Community/Personal at 500 each, then Clerical/Admin at 419 and Machinery/Drivers at 391. A 71.8% participation rate and 4.2% unemployment rate support a broad working base, with 62.0% working full time. Household income sits at the 81.8th percentile, a high position compared with the national distribution, although 1,243 people are outside the labour force.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
3,517
Unemployed
147
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.0%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
71.8%
Employed
3,370
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.1%
Postgraduate
3.3%
Born Overseas
10.5%
Dwellings
2,141
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-dependent: 74.7% travel as car drivers, versus 0.6% using public transport and 0.4% walking or cycling. That makes parking and road access more important than frequent transit, while 19.4% working from home may reduce some commuting pressure. Aberglasslyn covers 6.22 square kilometres at 1,054.2 people per square kilometre, so local convenience depends on the exact pocket. Households average 3.0 people, 0.5 above the national average, and 50.5% are couples with children, supporting demand for family-oriented services. Families should check school choices by exact address and enrolment zone, including nearby Maitland-area options. Compared with a transit-oriented setting, this is a practical, space-led lifestyle.
Drive
74.7%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.4%
Work from Home
19.4%
Population Forecast
+2.5%/yr
(+499 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth runs at 2.5% a year and is driven primarily by internal migration, giving Aberglasslyn a stronger expansion signal than its established label alone suggests. Population change across the wider area is 50.8% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 4.7 points and the working share fell 2.6 points. Affordability improved from 52.8 in 2011 to 50.8 in 2021, and rents grew 29.0%, which may support continued demand but also raises entry costs. Gentrification is at score 25, Early signs, compared with a separate shift score of 11, Not gentrifying. The pattern is growth with gradual age change rather than a settled, static market.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+71
Net Internal / yr
+373
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal migration +373/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Aberglasslyn compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberglasslyn a good suburb to live in?
Aberglasslyn can suit households wanting detached space, with 92.4% separate houses and 75.5% four-bedroom-plus homes. Its median age is 32, or 8.0 years younger than the national average, and 74.7% drive to work, so it fits families comfortable with car-based travel and a lower-transit lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Aberglasslyn?
A current median house price should be confirmed using recent settled sales rather than assumed. Aberglasslyn is 92.4% separate housing, with 75.5% of homes containing four or more bedrooms, and the mortgage benchmark is $1,950 per month. Those figures help frame affordability but do not replace a sale-price check.
What schools are in Aberglasslyn?
For school planning, check the exact address against current enrolment zones and nearby Maitland-area options. Car use is high at 74.7%, while public transport is 0.6%, so travel time and pickup logistics matter. Confirm each school's sector, year levels and places directly before signing a contract.
Is Aberglasslyn safe?
Treat safety as an address-level check rather than relying on a blanket suburb judgement. Aberglasslyn spans 6.22 square kilometres and has 1,054.2 people per square kilometre, so conditions can differ by pocket. Compare recent incidents around the exact street and nearby areas before renting or buying.
Is Aberglasslyn good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking family rental demand: 31.9% of households rent, weekly rent is $430 and vacancy is 4.3%. Growth runs at 2.5% annually through internal migration, while 45 development applications in 12 months mean supply should be checked carefully. Compare yield, maintenance and tenant demand rather than rent alone.
How is Aberglasslyn's population changing?
Aberglasslyn's current population is 6,552. Growth runs at 2.5% annually and is driven by internal migration, while population change across the wider area is 50.8% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with senior share up 4.7 points, so future demand may grow while the age mix shifts.
What development is occurring in Aberglasslyn?
Development activity included 45 applications over 12 months, with examples ranging from a shed and swimming-pool works to earthworks, retaining walls and a 1-dwelling structure. That volume indicates ongoing property improvement and construction activity, but it does not mean 45 new homes. Buyers should check approvals, timing and infrastructure around the exact address.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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