Greenacre - North

Population growth drivers in Greenacre - North are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Greenacre - North's population is approximately 16,154 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,517 people, a 10.4% rise since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,637. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,221 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density of 3,959 persons per square kilometer, placing Greenacre - North in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The area's growth exceeded both its SA4 region (7.6%) and state averages since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.9% 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. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, are employed. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics suggest a median national area increase, with Greenacre - North expected to expand by 1,550 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 3.8% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Greenacre - North when compared nationally

Greenacre - North has recorded approximately 66 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 331 homes were approved, with an additional 21 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, about 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed have been recorded. This figure has increased to 5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value of development projects is approximately $294,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY26, around $8.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenacre - North records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 51st percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 60.0% houses. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

The location has approximately 317 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Greenacre - North is expected to grow by 617 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Greenacre - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Kevin Hill Roberts Park Community Hub, Allum Park New Sports Amenities Building, Palms Hotel Redevelopment (Palms Village), and Chullora Marketplace Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Greenacre - North are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Greenacre - North has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 10.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8%. As of September 2025, 5,922 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags at 55.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents work from home, with 35.4% doing so according to Census responses. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.7% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% while labour force grew by 4.0%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate future demand within Greenacre - North. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Greenacre - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Greenacre - North SA2 is $43,582 and the average is $56,316 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national averages of $60,817 median income and $83,003 average income in Greater Sydney. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,443 (median) and $61,306 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, individual incomes are at the 3rd percentile ($496 weekly), while household incomes are at the 31st percentile. The predominant income cohort in Greenacre - North SA2 is 29.2% of locals (4,716 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the broader area where 30.9% fall into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 77.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Greenacre - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Greenacre - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 59.7% houses and 40.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenacre - North was 29.8%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (35.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Greenacre - North was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Greenacre - North's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,253 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Greenacre - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.4% of all households, including 45.8% couples with children, 14.9% couples without children, and 15.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7 people.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 25.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (16.1%). Educational participation is high, with 37.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.9%), secondary education (11.2%), and tertiary education (7.3%).

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

Greenacre - North has 124 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 different routes that together facilitate 1,832 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 129 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 84% of residents, while only 8% use trains. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.4% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 261 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per stop on average. A map accompanies the analysis, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the area's centrepoint.

Health performance in Greenacre - North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Greenacre North faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~7,673 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.3 and 6.1% of residents respectively. However, 75.1% of residents declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,652 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Greenacre-North is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 43.5% of its population born overseas and 68.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Greenacre-North, as of recent data, is Islam, comprising 48.0% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Lebanese at 27.6%, Other at 24.8%, and Australian at 12.7%.

These figures differ from regional averages: Lebanese is substantially higher (27.6% vs 2.6%), Other is also notably higher (24.8% vs 16.0%), while Australian is lower (12.7% vs 17.8%). Additionally, there are notable disparities in the representation of Korean (2.6% vs regional 1.1%), Vietnamese (2.2% vs 1.8%), and Greek (2.6% vs 1.9%) ethnic groups.

Greenacre - North hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Greenacre - North's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenacre - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 14.7% to 16.2%, while the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 8.0% to 9.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.7% to 15.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Greenacre - North. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 61%, adding 500 residents to reach a total of 1,328. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 84% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 25-34 age cohorts.