Greenwich - Riverview

An assessment of population growth drivers in Greenwich - Riverview reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Greenwich - Riverview's population is around 13,155 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 227 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,928 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,153 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,866 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 78.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. 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, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,614 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 12.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Greenwich - Riverview among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Greenwich - Riverview has experienced around 245 dwellings receiving development approval per year, totalling 1,225 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26319 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $565,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Greenwich - Riverview has 196.0% more construction activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice. This is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 65.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 69 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Looking ahead, Greenwich - Riverview is expected to grow by 1,611 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 77 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Landmark Quarter St Leonards, St Leonards South Precinct, The Bellevue Greenwich, and St Leonards South Residential Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Greenwich - Riverview ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Greenwich - Riverview has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and 0.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,467 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 62.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.5% versus the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.9% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.0%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Greenwich - Riverview. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Greenwich - Riverview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Greenwich - Riverview SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Greenwich - Riverview SA2's median income among taxpayers is $82,722 and the average income stands at $135,436, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $90,051 (median) and $147,436 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Greenwich - Riverview, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, 47.1% of the population (6,196 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from patterns across regional levels where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (57.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Greenwich - Riverview. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Greenwich - Riverview, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 65.4% houses and 34.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Greenwich - Riverview was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 40.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Greenwich - Riverview's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Greenwich - Riverview has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 76.1% of all households, comprising 39.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

Educational achievement in Greenwich - Riverview places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Greenwich - Riverview significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 63.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 38.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 15.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (6.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in secondary education, 9.4% in primary education, and 8.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 128 active transport stops operating within Greenwich - Riverview, comprising a mix of ferry and buses. These stops are serviced by 48 individual routes, collectively providing 7,156 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 109 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 71%, with 11% walking and 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A high 62.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,022 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Greenwich - Riverview's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Greenwich - Riverview, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 82% of the total population (10,852 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.7% and 6.1% of residents, respectively, while 75.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,565 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Greenwich - Riverview was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenwich - Riverview is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 19.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.9% born overseas. The main religion in Greenwich - Riverview is Christianity, which makes up 53.0% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Greenwich - Riverview are English, comprising 23.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.2% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Greenwich - Riverview (vs 0.3% regionally), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Chinese at 8.4% (vs 8.4%).

Greenwich - Riverview's population is slightly older than the national pattern

At 41 years, Greenwich - Riverview's median age is significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 37 as well as somewhat older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15 - 24 cohort is notably over-represented (15.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (10.5%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 15.1% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.7% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.2% to 13.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Greenwich - Riverview's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 41%, adding 743 residents to reach 2,569. On the other hand, both 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups will see reduced numbers.