Greenacre - North

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

As of November 2025, Greenacre - North's population is approximately 15,074. This figure represents a growth of 437 people, or 3.0%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 14,637. The increase was 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 Greenacre - North in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 3.0% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.1%, indicating strong population growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.9% of overall population gains in 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, AreaSearch employs the 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 years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest Greenacre - North will experience an increase just below the median of national areas, with an expected expansion of 1,550 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects a total increase of 11.3% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

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 10 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years accommodated about 1.4 new residents per year. However, this figure has recently accelerated 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 around $505,000. This financial year alone, $8.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenacre - North has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 51st percentile nationally. New development consists of approximately 43% detached houses and 57% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 60% houses. This density results in around 317 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

By 2041, Greenacre - North is projected to grow by approximately 1,697 residents based on recent AreaSearch estimates. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further 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 identified 16 projects that could affect this region. 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 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 an unemployment rate of 10.0% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year. In this period, there were 5,911 residents in work, while the unemployment rate was 5.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags significantly at 42.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.7%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6% and labour force by 2.5%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment rate was 4.3% during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenacre - North's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income in Greenacre - North SA2 was $39,418 and the average was $53,524 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median income would be approximately $44,389 and the average would be around $60,273. In Census 2021, individual incomes were at the 3rd percentile ($496 weekly) while household incomes were at the 31st percentile. Income distribution shows that 29.2% of locals (4,401 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the broader area where 30.9% fall into this category. Housing affordability is severe, with only 77.5% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 shows that dwelling structures in Greenacre - North comprised 59.7% houses and 40.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenacre - North was at 29.8%, similar to the Sydney metro level. 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 was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Greenacre - North's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,253 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were also higher at $400 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.4% of all households, consisting of 45.8% couples with children, 14.9% couples without children, and 15.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households making up 1.9% 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%, 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 prominent, 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 11.9% in primary, 11.2% in secondary, and 7.3% in tertiary education.

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

Greenacre - North has 118 active public transport stops. These are served by 26 different bus routes, which together facilitate 2,100 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 129 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, services run approximately 300 trips across all routes, equating to about 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 fewer common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, certain older, at-risk cohorts have higher prevalence rates.

Only approximately 47% of the total population (~7,084 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 6.3 and 6.1% of residents respectively. About 75.1% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 75.8%. The area has 15.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,386 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than 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, as of 2016 Census data, was Islam, comprising 48.0% of the population, compared to 27.9% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Greenacre-North were Lebanese (27.6%), Other (24.8%), and Australian (12.7%).

Notably, Korean was overrepresented at 2.6%, Vietnamese at 2.2%, and Greek at 2.6% compared to regional averages of 0.7%, 8.5%, and 3.4% respectively.

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 5-14 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 14.7% to 16.0%, while the population aged 5-14 has declined from 15.7% to 15.1%. By 2041, Greenacre - North's population is forecasted to experience significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 80%, adding 590 residents to reach a total of 1,328. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. Conversely, populations in the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decline.