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 according to the 2021 Census. By Aug 2025, it is estimated at around 22,559, indicating an increase of 10,026 people (80.0%) since the Census. This growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 19,459 in June 2024 and an additional 4,693 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density as of Aug 2025 is approximately 203 persons per square kilometer. Austral-Greendale's growth rate exceeded both the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area rates since the 2021 Census, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed about 84.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using 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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers and projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with Austral-Greendale expected to grow by 63,734 persons to 2041, indicating a total increase of 268.7% 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 has averaged approximately 952 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 4,762 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 156 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, for each dwelling built over the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, Austral-Greendale gains approximately two new residents, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $437,000, in line with regional trends.

This year alone, $79.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Austral-Greendale records 278.0% more construction activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of approximately 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 shows characteristics of a growth area, with projections expecting it to grow by 60,607 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Looking ahead, Austral - Greendale is expected to grow by 60,607 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

"Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 151 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Austral Plaza, Austral Public School Upgrade, Eucalypt Grove Austral, and Austral Village.".

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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. Employment growth in the area was estimated at 4.1% over the past year.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, while workforce participation is slightly below standard, at 55.7%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out 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 11.5% in Greater Sydney.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% 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 forecasts project 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 growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 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 would be approximately $62,396 (median) and $79,823 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,047 weekly), while personal income is at the 47th percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 37.7% of the community (8,504 individuals), similar to the broader regional trend of 30.9%. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austral - Greendale was 31.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.0% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,475. The median weekly rent was $500, higher than Sydney metro's figure of $490. Nationally, Austral - Greendale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 account for 15.8%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households making up 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%, significantly below Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (23.1%).

Educational participation is high at 32.2%, including 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. Austral - Greendale demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary and 5 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 27.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.1, indicating 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

Austral Greendale has 102 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops. They are served by 58 different routes that together provide 737 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate. Residents typically live about 508 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 105 trips per day across all routes, which works out to around 7 trips per week for each 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 remarkable results in Austral-Greendale, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 55% (~12,475 people) have private health cover, compared to 52.5% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.1%) and asthma (5.4%). 78.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 77.9% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 9.2% (~2,079 people) are aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring 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 scores highly in 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 here, comprising 58.9% of people, compared to Greater Sydney's overall figure of 12.9%. Islam, however, shows an overrepresentation in Austral-Greendale with 13.7%, higher than the regional average.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 23.8%, Australian at 15.1%, and English at 11.5%. Notably, Maltese (4.9% vs 2.0%), Lebanese (5.8% vs 4.0%), and Croatian (2.0% vs 1.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Austral-Greendale compared to Greater Sydney.

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 decreased by 1.8 years to 32 due to younger residents shifting the demographic. 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 declined from 7.8% to 5.2%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 9.4% to 7.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Austral-Greendale's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 35-44 cohort projected to grow by 298%, adding 12,602 residents to reach 16,835.