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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Greenway's population was around 5,599 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,470 people (35.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,129 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,354 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 884 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,054 persons per square kilometer, which was relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Greenway's 35.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (0.2%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 82.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, were adopted. Examining future population trends, exceptional growth was predicted over the period, placing Greenway in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The area was expected to increase by 3,280 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 54.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Greenway has received approximately 114 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, totaling 574 approvals from FY21 to FY25, with none recorded yet in FY26. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates around 3.8 new residents per year. This demand significantly exceeds supply, potentially influencing prices upwards and intensifying competition among buyers.

In the current financial year, there have been $68.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local business activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Greenway exhibits 1354% more building activity per capita, offering ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This high level of developer interest is well above the national average. All recent construction activity involves townhouses or apartments, catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers seeking affordable options. By 2041, projections indicate Greenway will add approximately 3,034 residents.

Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, promoting steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Dairy Road Mixed-Use Development (1 project), Empire Global Mixed-Use Development, Aspen Village - Black Diamond, and Greenway Views Seniors' Living Village. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Greenway has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Greenway has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the past year.

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

The area hosts more jobs than residents, attracting workers from nearby regions. In the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.4%, and labour force grew by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise slightly by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with ACT's employment growth of 1.9% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows ACT employment contracted by 0.33%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth rates 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 this is a simplified extrapolation 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 income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Greenway would be approximately $72,367 (median) and $79,857 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows individual earnings in Greenway stand at the 91st percentile nationally ($1,197 weekly), while household income ranks at the 56th percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 42.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,379 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 34.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile. 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

In Greenway, as per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures 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 the area was $1,625, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, higher than the 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% of all households, including 13.4% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 47.2%, with lone person households at 43.4% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 1.9 people, 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

In Greenway, 41.7% of residents aged 15 or above have university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area average of 31.1%. 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 or above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (18.2%). A significant number, 21.8%, of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 6.2% in tertiary education, 5.0% in primary education, and 3.4% pursuing secondary education.

Lake Tuggeranong College serves Greenway with an enrollment of 598 students as of a specified date. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1025) with balanced educational opportunities. Secondary education dominates with one school present, while primary students may attend schools in neighboring areas due to limited local options (school places per 100 residents: 10.7 compared to the regional average of 14.9).

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

Greenway has 29 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 2,761 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average living just 173 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 394 trips across all routes, which equates 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 among both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55%, covering around 3,096 people in total. Mental health issues are the most common medical condition, impacting 11.1% of residents. Asthma affects 8.2%. A total of 64.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Greenway, comprising 39.4% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented, making up 10.1% compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.5%), Australian (19.9%), and Other (13.2%). Notably, Croatian (1.0%) and Indian (5.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Greenway compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 2.1%, respectively. Hungarian ethnicity is also slightly higher at 0.4%.

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 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Greenway has a higher concentration of 25-34 year-olds at 25.2%, but fewer 5-14 year-olds at 6.3%. This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 5.4% to 6.3% of Greenway's population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 11.0% to 9.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Greenway, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age group at 71%, adding 589 residents and reaching a total of 1,420.