Austral - Greendale
Statistical Area - sa2

Austral - Greendale lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Austral-Greendale's population was 12,533 people as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it had increased to around 22,559, a rise of 10,026 people (80.0%). The growth from 2021 to June 2024 was inferred by AreaSearch using ABS' estimated resident population of 19,459 and an additional 4,693 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 203 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages, marking it as a growth leader regionally. Interstate migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 84.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers and projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with an expected increase of 63,734 persons by 2041, marking a total rise of 268.7%.

The level of residential development activity in Austral - Greendale was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Austral - Greendale has averaged approximately 472 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is on a financial year basis, totalling 2,363 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, with an additional 156 approvals so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 2.0 new residents has been gained per dwelling built, indicating solid demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $437,000, aligning with regional trends.

In the current financial year, $79.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Austral - Greendale records 304.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers ample choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 18 people per dwelling approval, Austral - Greendale exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, Austral - Greendale is expected to grow by approximately 60,607 residents.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Austral - Greendale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 151 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Austral Plaza, Austral Public School Upgrade, Eucalypt Grove Austral, and Austral Village. Below is a list of projects expected to have the greatest influence.

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The labour market in Austral - Greendale demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Austral Greendale has a skilled labour force with a notable construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.6% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.1% in the past year. As of June 2025, 9,111 residents were employed with a participation rate of 55.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant sectors include construction (1.7 times regional average), health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Professional & technical jobs were under-represented at 5.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 4.9%, raising unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest Austral Greendale's employment could grow by approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Austral - Greendale shows a median taxpayer income of $56,416 and an average of $72,173 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $62,396 (median) and $79,823 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures from 2021, household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,047 weekly), while personal income sits at the 47th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 37.7% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (8,504 individuals). This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Austral - Greendale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Austral - Greendale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austral - Greendale stood at 31.7%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (39.0%) or rented (29.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,475. The median weekly rent figure for Austral - Greendale was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, Austral - Greendale's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent figure is substantially above the national average of $375.

Austral - Greendale features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.2% of all households, including 46.9% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households consist of the remaining 15.8%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.4.

Educational attainment in Austral - Greendale aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 23.4%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 23.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of 9 schools operates within Austral - Greendale, educating approximately 6,218 students while Austral - Greendale demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary and 5 K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub with 28.9 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 19.2 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Austral-Greendale has 102 active public transport stops. These are served by buses only. There are 58 different routes operating in total.

Together, these routes provide a weekly passenger trip count of 737. The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate with residents on average being located 508 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 105 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Austral - Greendale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Austral-Greendale, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover rate is approximately 55% of the total population (around 12,475 people), compared to 52.5% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 5.4% of residents respectively. 78.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.9% in Greater Sydney. As of June 2021, 9.2% of the population is aged 65 and over (2,079 people). While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Austral - Greendale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Austral-Greendale has a high cultural diversity with 38.5% of its population born overseas and 49.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Austral-Greendale, making up 58.9% of people there. Islam comprises 13.7% of the population, which is higher compared to Greater Sydney's 12.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.8%), Australian (15.1%), and English (11.5%). Maltese, Lebanese, and Croatian ethnicities have notable representation with 4.9%, 5.8%, and 2.0% respectively in Austral-Greendale compared to regional percentages of 2.0%, 4.0%, and 1.4%.

Austral - Greendale hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Austral-Greendale has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Austral-Greendale has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows the median age has decreased by 1.8 years to 32 due to younger residents. Key changes include an increase in the 35-44 age group from 14.5% to 18.8%, and a rise in the 5-14 cohort from 13.7% to 16.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 7.8% to 5.2%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 9.4% to 7.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Austral-Greendale's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 35-44 cohort projected to grow by 298%, adding 12,602 residents to reach a total of 16,835.