Austral - Greendale

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 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it had increased to around 22,792, reflecting a growth of 81.9%. This increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 19,448 in June 2024 and an additional 4,769 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 205 persons per square kilometer. Austral-Greendale's growth exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 84.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth, placing Austral-Greendale in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 63,734 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 264.9% over the 17 years.

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 averaged approximately 952 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 4,762 homes. As of FY-26503 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of two new residents per dwelling has been gained since FY-21 to FY-25. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $316,000.

In FY-26, $79.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, Austral Greendale shows 278.0% higher development activity per person. New developments consist of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium and high-density housing. There are around 18 people per dwelling approval in Austral Greendale. By 2041, the population is projected to grow by 60,374 residents.

Development pace is keeping up with projected growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 140 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Austral Village, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, Austral Public School Upgrade, and Eucalypt Grove Austral. The following details those likely most relevant.

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The employment environment in Austral - Greendale shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Austral-Greendale has a skilled workforce with a notable construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0%.

As of September 2025, 10,218 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 55.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly high concentration, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.6% of Austral-Greendale's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 6.0%, while labour force grew by 6.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Statewide, NSW's employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) between November 2024 and November 2025, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Austral-Greendale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Austral-Greendale SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,416 and an average of $72,173 in the financial year 2022. This was higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $63,530 and an average income of $81,274 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 68th percentile ($2,047 weekly), with personal income at the 46th percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captured 37.7% of individuals (8,592). Regional levels showed 30.9% in this category. High housing costs consumed 18.1% of income, but disposable income ranked at the 65th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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), compared 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. The median weekly rent in the area was $500, compared to Sydney metro's figure of $490. Nationally, Austral - Greendale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 84.2% of all households, including 46.9% that are couples with children, 24.4% that are couples without children, and 11.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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's university qualification rate is 23.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 16.2% of residents holding one. Postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas follow at 6.1% and 1.1% respectively. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15 and above, with 32.7% holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 9.6%, while certificates make up 23.1%. Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Austral-Greendale shows that there are currently 102 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 58 individual routes providing 737 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing approximately 508 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 105 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 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

Austral-Greendale's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 55% (~12,603 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 52.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.1%) and asthma (5.4%). A total of 78.1% declare no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 77.9%. The area has 9.2% (2,101 people) aged 65 and over, with seniors requiring more attention due to above-average health outcomes.

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, comprising 58.9% of its population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 13.7% vs 12.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.8%), Australian (15.1%), and English (11.5%). Notable divergences include Maltese at 4.9%, Lebanese at 5.8%, and Croatian at 2.0%, all overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 the national average of 38. 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-census data from 2021 shows that younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.8 years to 32. Key changes include the growth of the 35-44 age group from 14.5% to 18.8%, and an increase in the 5-14 cohort from 13.7% to 16.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 7.8% to 5.2%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 9.4% to 7.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Austral-Greendale's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort at 294%, adding 12,559 residents to reach a total of 16,835.