Austral - Greendale
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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 the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it had increased to around 22,792, reflecting a growth of 10,259 people (81.9%) since the Census. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,448 in June 2024 and an additional 4,769 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 205 persons per square kilometer as of Nov 2025. Austral-Greendale's growth exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area levels between the 2021 Census and Nov 2025, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 84.5% of overall population gains during this period, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Austral-Greendale use ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers and projected demographic shifts, Austral-Greendale is predicted to grow exceptionally over this period, with an expected increase of 63,734 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 264.9%.

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 952 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 4,762 homes. As of FY-26396 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 has gained two new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $316,000.

In FY-26, $79.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Austral - Greendale exhibits 278.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. 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 is classified as a growth area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 60,374 residents.

Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 140 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Austral Plaza, Austral Village, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Austral Public School Upgrade. The following details projects likely to be most relevant.

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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 workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.6% as of June 2025. The construction sector is notably represented, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Other dominant sectors include health care & social assistance and retail trade. Professional & technical services are under-represented, comprising only 5.6% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Workforce participation in Austral-Greendale is lower than Greater Sydney's at 55.7%. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points.

By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Austral-Greendale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these estimates are illustrative and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Austral - Greendale has a median taxpayer income of $56,416 and an average income of $72,173 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Austral - Greendale would be approximately $63,530 (median) and $81,274 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, 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 (8,592 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, though strong earnings still 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austral - Greendale stood at 31.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.0% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,475. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, Austral - Greendale's median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 15.8%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households making up 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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's university qualification rate is 23.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 23.1%.

Educational participation is 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. Nine schools operate within Austral - Greendale, educating approximately 6,218 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. There are four primary schools and five K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 27.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.1, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Analysis shows 102 active transport stops operating in Austral-Greendale. These comprise a mix of bus services. They are served by 58 individual routes, collectively providing 737 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 508 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 105 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per 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. Approximately 55% (~12,603 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 52.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.1%) and asthma (5.4%), while 78.1% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 77.9%. As of 2021, 9.2% (~2,101 people) are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to being above average compared to 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 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 predominant religion in Austral-Greendale, accounting for 58.9% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 13.7% versus 12.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.8%), Australian (15.1%), and English (11.5%). Notably, Maltese (4.9%) Lebanese (5.8%), and Croatian (2.0%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0%, 4.0%, and 1.4% respectively.

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

Austral-Greendale's median age is 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 percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the median age has decreased by 1.8 years to 32 due to an increase in younger residents. Notable changes include the growth of the 35-44 age group from 14.5% to 18.8%, and the 5-14 cohort increasing from 13.7% to 16.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 7.8% to 5.2%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 9.4% to 7.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Austral-Greendale's age profile will change significantly. The 35-44 cohort is projected to grow by 294%, adding 12,559 residents to reach a total of 16,835.