Greenfield Park - Prairiewood
Statistical Area - sa2

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood's population is around 8,801 as of August 2025. This reflects a decrease of 54 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,855 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,798 in June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,417 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While Greenfield Park - Prairiewood experienced a 0.6% decline since the census, the SA3 area achieved 2.0% growth, highlighting divergent population trends. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 76.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated. The area is expected to grow by 204 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 2.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Greenfield Park - Prairiewood, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has averaged approximately 53 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 268 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, with 5 approvals so far in FY-26. The area has experienced population decline, yet development activity has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining a well-balanced market with good buyer choice for housing supply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $254,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $18.7 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. At around 426 people per approval, Greenfield Park - Prairiewood indicates a mature market.

By 2041, the area is expected to grow by approximately 199 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood 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 a total of 22 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment Stage 2, Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment, Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre, and Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 6.2%.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year. There are 3,570 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is 4.0 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 40.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.2% while labour force increased by 4.9%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth lagging at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a five-year expansion of 6.6% and ten-year expansion of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Greenfield Park - Prairiewood's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood's median income among taxpayers was $41,065 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $52,587 during the same period. For Greater Sydney, these figures were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $45,418 and $58,161 based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, individual incomes were at the 2nd percentile ($475 weekly), while household income was at the 34th percentile. Income distribution showed that 30.5% of locals (2,684 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 30.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Greenfield Park-Prairiewood's dwellings in the latest Census were 86.6% houses and 13.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, others), compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other types. Home ownership was higher at 38.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 31.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, above Sydney metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent stood at $450, higher than Sydney metro's figure of $400. Nationally, Greenfield Park-Prairiewood's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,037 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 versus the national figure of $375.

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.1% of all households, including 46.5% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 16.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 14.9%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households making up 0.7%. The median household size is 3.3 people, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.4%, which is considerably lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 26.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (16.8%). Educational participation is high at 30.2%, with 9.7% in secondary education, 9.2% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,931 students. There are one primary and two secondary institutions providing conventional educational provisions. The area functions as an education hub with 33.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.4, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has 56 active public transport stops, all of which offer bus services. These stops are served by 56 different routes that combined facilitate 3097 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing just 138 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 442 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Greenfield Park - Prairiewood, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 47% of the total population (~4,110 people), which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.3 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority (75.3%) reported being completely free from medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's figure of 75.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.1% (1,852 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong and largely align with the general population's health profile.

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

Greenfield Park-Prairiewood is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 59.6% of its population born overseas and 76.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Greenfield Park-Prairiewood, comprising 72.4% of the population. Buddhism, however, is less prevalent at 12.8%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 21.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (46.2%), Vietnamese (10.1%), and Chinese (8.2%). Notably, Croatian ancestry is overrepresented at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 1.7%, as are Spanish (1.3%) and Serbian (1.0%) ancestries.

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Greenfield Park - Prairiewood has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 cohort makes up 13.3% of the population in Greenfield Park - Prairiewood, while the 35-44 year-olds make up only 10.8%. Between 2021 and present day, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.0% to 7.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 14.1% to 15.5%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that the age profile will change significantly in Greenfield Park - Prairiewood. The 85+ age group is projected to increase by 311 people (144%), from 215 to 527. Notably, combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.