Greenacre - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Greenacre - North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Greenacre - North's population was approximately 15,074 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 437 people, a growth rate of 3.0%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,637. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,239 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,694 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Greenacre - North's growth rate since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.1%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, Greenacre - North is expected to increase by approximately 1,550 persons to reach 2041, with an overall increase of 11.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Greenacre - North has recorded approximately 66 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 331 homes have been approved, with a further 10 approved in FY26 so far. On average, over these five years, about 1.4 new residents were recorded per dwelling constructed annually. However, this figure has accelerated to 5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increasing demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value of development projects is around $294,000, aligning with regional trends. This year, $8.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenacre - North records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. New developments consist 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 may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

The area has approximately 317 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Greenacre - North is expected to grow by 1,697 residents. 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 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 16 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Greenacre - North face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Greenacre - North has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 10.0%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 1.6%. In June 2025, 5,911 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Greenacre - North lags behind Greater Sydney at 42.4% compared to 60.0%. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%. Over ten years, this growth is projected to be 13.7%. Applying these projections to Greenacre - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

Greenacre North's median taxpayer income was $39,418 and average income was $53,524 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $44,389 (median) and $60,273 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 income data shows individual incomes at the 3rd percentile were $496 weekly, while household incomes were at the 31st percentile. Income distribution shows that 29.2% of locals (4,401 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the broader area where 30.9% fell into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Greenacre North, with only 77.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Greenacre - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The latest Census evaluation revealed that dwelling structures in Greenacre - North comprised 59.7% houses and 40.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenacre - North was recorded at 29.8%, similar to the Sydney metro figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (35.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,253, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,240. The median weekly rent figure for Greenacre - North was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Greenacre - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,253 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $400.

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

Family households comprise 77.4 percent of all households, including 45.8 percent couples with children, 14.9 percent couples without children, and 15.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.6 percent, with lone person households at 20.6 percent and group households comprising 1.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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%, substantially 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 prominent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 16.1%. Educational participation is high, with 37.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.9% in primary, 11.2% in secondary, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education. Greenacre - North has four schools with a combined enrollment of 4,256 students, functioning as an education hub with 28.2 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 16.8. The area's ICSEA score is 1039, indicating balanced educational opportunities. It includes two primary and two K-12 schools, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in the area of Greenacre - North shows that there are currently 118 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 26 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 2,100.

The accessibility of transport in this region is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 129 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 300 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Greenacre - North is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Greenacre - North shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, among older, at-risk cohorts, these rates are higher.

As of 2021, approximately 47% (~7,084 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are diabetes (6.3%) and arthritis (6.1%), while 75.1% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 75.8%. As of 2021, 15.8% (~2,386 people) are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader 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 among 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 is Islam, making up 48.0% of the population, compared to 27.9% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Greenacre-North are Lebanese (27.6%), Other (24.8%), and Australian (12.7%).

Notably, Korean (2.6%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.7%, as are Vietnamese (2.2% vs 8.5%) and Greek (2.6% vs 3.4%).

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

Greenacre-North has a median age of 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 5-14 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 14.7% to 16.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.7% to 15.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Greenacre-North. The cohort aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 80%, adding 590 residents and reaching a total of 1,328. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of the population growth, reflecting an aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0-4 and 5-14.