Greenway
Statistical Area - sa2

Greenway lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Greenway's population was around 5,599 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,470 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,129 people. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,354 in June 2024 and an additional 884 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,054 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Greenway's growth rate of 35.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (0.2%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 82.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Greenway in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, based on latest population numbers, Greenway is expected to increase by 3,280 persons, reflecting a total increase of 54.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Greenway when compared nationally

Greenway has received around 265 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 1,326 approvals from FY-20 to FY-25 and none so far in FY-26. On average, each home built attracts 3.8 new residents yearly over the past five financial years. This significant demand outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing buyer competition.

In FY-26, $68.6 million worth of commercial approvals have been recorded, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Greenway has 1519.0% more building activity per person, providing ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This robust developer interest is evident as Greenway's activity exceeds the national average. Recent building activity consists solely of townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With 0 people per dwelling approval, Greenway exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 3,034 residents by 2041, with current development patterns meeting demand and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Greenway adding 3,034 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Greenway has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are anticipated to impact the area significantly. Key projects include the Dairy Road Mixed-Use Development, Empire Global Mixed-Use Development, Aspen Village - Black Diamond, and Greenway Views Seniors' Living Village. The following details projects expected to be most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Greenway recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Greenway has an educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of a certain period, with estimated employment growth at 1.4%.

As of June 2025, there were 3,030 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation was similar to ACT's 69.6%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Notably, health care & social assistance employment is at 1.3 times the regional average, while education & training has limited presence with 6.4% employment compared to 9.6% regionally.

There are 2.8 workers per resident in Greenway, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 1.4% alongside labour force growth of 1.6%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate to 5.1%. This contrasts with ACT where employment rose by 1.9%, unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points, and the state unemployment rate was 4.2% as at Sep-25. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenway's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Greenway's median income among taxpayers was $65,325 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $72,086 during the same period. These figures compare to the Australian Capital Territory's median and average incomes of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, estimated median income for Greenway as of March 2025 is approximately $72,367, with average income estimated at around $79,857. According to census data, individual earnings in Greenway rank at the 91st percentile nationally ($1,197 weekly), while household income ranks at the 56th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 42.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,379 residents). Housing costs consume 17.1% of income in Greenway, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Greenway features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Greenway's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 2.6% houses and 97.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenway was at 23.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.9% and rented ones at 40.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greenway was $1,625, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Greenway was $450, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $425. Nationally, Greenway's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Greenway features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 52.8 percent of all households, including 13.4 percent couples with children, 28.0 percent couples without children, and 10.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 47.2 percent, with lone person households at 43.4 percent and group households comprising 3.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Greenway exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Greenway is notably higher than broader averages. 41.7% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 31.1% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (18.2%).

Currently, 21.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 6.2% in tertiary education, 5.0% in primary education, and 3.4% in secondary education. Lake Tuggeranong College serves Greenway with an enrollment of 598 students as of a recent report. The area exhibits typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1025), offering balanced educational opportunities. Secondary education is dominant with one school present, while primary students often attend schools in neighboring areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.2, below the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools outside Greenway.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Greenway indicates that there are currently 29 operational transport stops in the area. These stops cater to a mix of bus services, with a total of 17 individual routes serving these locations. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 2,761.

The accessibility of transport is deemed excellent, with residents on average situated just 173 meters away from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages out to 394 trips per day, which translates to approximately 95 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Greenway is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Greenway faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is notably high, with approximately 55% of the total population (~3,096 people) having it. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (11.1%) and asthma (8.2%). About 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. As of June 30th, 20XX, 18.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,024 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Greenway was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenway's cultural diversity was notable, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Greenway, accounting for 39.4% of people. Hinduism, however, was significantly overrepresented compared to regional averages: 10.1% versus 2.3%.

Ancestry-wise, English (24.5%) and Australian (19.9%) were the top groups, though Australians were underrepresented relative to regional figures (26.3%). Other ancestry made up 13.2% of Greenway's population. Notable divergences included overrepresentation of Croatian (1.0%, versus 0.8% regionally), Indian (5.1%, versus 2.1%), and Hungarian (0.4%, versus 0.3%) ethnic groups.

Greenway's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Greenway's median age is 36 years, nearly matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but younger than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Greenway has a higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds (25.2%) but fewer 5-14 year-olds (6.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of 5 to 14 year-olds has increased from 5.4% to 6.3%, while the proportion of 15 to 24 year-olds has decreased from 11.0% to 9.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Greenway, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 age group, expected to increase by 71%, adding 589 residents to reach a total of 1,420.