Thinking about buying your first home in Gladesville (2111)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Gladesville is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Gladesville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Gladesville (2111) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Gladesville suits established professionals and upsizing families who can comfortably clear the $2,823,500 house median. The suburb sits in SEIFA decile 10, meaning it is among the most advantaged areas in NSW, and the local public school ICSEA of 1122 is well above the national average of 1000. All 24 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. Median household income of $2,257 per week suggests most buyers here are dual-income couples with significant equity behind them.
Who would not love it
First home buyers should look elsewhere immediately. The house median is nearly three times the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so stamp duty concessions do not apply. Walkability sits at only the 45th percentile for Sydney, meaning a car is genuinely necessary for many daily tasks despite the 59 transport stops within 1.6 km. With 47% of dwellings being flats and a renter share of 39%, the streetscape and community feel can vary considerably from one block to the next.
What to verify before you bid
- Flood and drainage history for any specific property, as the data block flags no flood overlay but Gladesville sits on a peninsula with low-lying pockets near the Lane Cove River. - Bushfire-prone land status for your exact lot. At 3.5% of the postcode, most properties are clear, but those on the northern fringe warrant a Section 10.7 certificate check. - Strata records for any unit purchase. The composite lifestyle grade of C and a "safe insufficient" flag suggest due diligence on building defects and owners corporation finances is non-negotiable.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Gladesville?
BOCSAR · GLADESVILLE 2111
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,88312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−64%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ryde
Within LGA: Ryde
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT59%144 reports
ASSAULT21%52 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT20%48 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED35%
NON-DOMESTIC65%
Across 48 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Gladesville
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
Rozelle station · 4.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.0pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 72 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$720per week
Sep 2025 · 72 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Hunters Hill2110
$750▲$30
2.2 km away
Ryde2112
$770▲$50
2.5 km away
Lane Cove2066
$755▲$35
3.2 km away
Five Dock2046
$780▲$60
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2111
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2111. Expected back by Q3 2026.
Gladesville is the primary suburb with postcode 2111 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Gladesville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Gladesville in?
Gladesville (2111) is located in the Ryde local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Gladesville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Gladesville (2111) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Gladesville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Gladesville. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Gladesville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Gladesville (2111), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Gladesville (2111) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Gladesville (2111). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Gladesville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Gladesville (2111) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
