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

Greenwich - Riverview's population is 13,165 as of November 2025. This is an increase of 237 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,928. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,152 in June 2024 and eight validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,868 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.8% 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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 indicate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an expected growth of 1,614 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 12.2% over the 17 years.

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

Greenwich - Riverview has received around 245 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years from FY-17 to FY-21, totalling 1,225 homes. In FY-26 so far, 336 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in recent years, development activity has remained adequate relative to population size, benefiting buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $541,000.

This financial year has seen $6.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenwich - Riverview has 196.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments, providing affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 65.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 69 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Greenwich - Riverview is expected to grow by 1,601 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.

Looking ahead, Greenwich - Riverview is expected to grow by 1,601 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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 78 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include The Landmark Quarter St Leonards, St Leonards South Precinct, St Leonards South Residential Precinct, and The Bellevue Greenwich. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Greenwich - Riverview maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Greenwich - Riverview has an educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%.

As of June 2025, 7,568 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 66.5%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.7 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Construction employment is limited at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 0.3%, employment declined by 0.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force by 2.9%. State-level data as of Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenwich - Riverview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Greenwich - Riverview SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $79,629 and an average of $122,798. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $89,670 (median) and $138,283 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Greenwich - Riverview, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile reveals that 47.1% of residents (6,200 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. This indicates considerable affluence with 57.4% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Greenwich - Riverview's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.4% houses and 34.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwich - Riverview stood at 40.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Greenwich - Riverview's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Greenwich - Riverview has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 76.1% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Greenwich - Riverview's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Specifically, 63.2% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' (NSW) 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment is largely due to Bachelor degrees, which are held by 38.8% of residents in this age group. Postgraduate qualifications follow with 20.5%, while graduate diplomas account for 3.9%.

Vocational pathways make up 15.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 6.7%. Educational participation is also high in the area, 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

Greenwich-Riverview has 111 active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of ferry and bus services. The area is served by 46 individual routes that collectively facilitate 4,440 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 109 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 634 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 40 weekly trips per stop.

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

Greenwich - Riverview demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 79% (10,453 people) have private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.7% and 6.1% of residents respectively. About 75.5% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 78.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 19.1% (2,521 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 19.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Greenwich-Riverview, comprising 53.0%. Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to 1.0% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.6%), Australian (20.2%), and Irish (10.6%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.4%), French (0.9% vs 0.7%), and Chinese (8.4% vs 17.1%).

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

Greenwich - Riverview's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15-24 age cohort is notably over-represented in Greenwich - Riverview at 14.9%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 14.9% of the population, and the 75-84 age cohort increased from 5.7% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 15.2% to 14.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Greenwich - Riverview's age profile will evolve significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 39%, adding 725 residents to reach a total of 2,569. However, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.