Greenwich - Riverview
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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 around 13,162 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 234 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,928 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,152 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,867 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest a growth of 1,614 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, indicating an 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 approximately 30 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that 154 approvals were granted between the financial years 2020 and 2025, with a further 231 approved in the current financial year 2026. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining market balance and buyer choice. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $541,000.

Commercial development approvals totalled $6.7 million in the current financial year, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenwich - Riverview has 185.0% more construction activity per person, indicating strong developer confidence. New developments consist of 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments, providing affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift contrasts with the existing housing stock, which is currently 65.0% houses. The area has approximately 69 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. By 2041, Greenwich - Riverview is projected to grow by 1,604 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Looking ahead, Greenwich - Riverview is expected to grow by 1,604 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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 to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 67 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include The Landmark Quarter St Leonards, Lane Cove Sport & Recreation Centre, St Leonards South Residential Precinct, and The Bellevue Greenwich. A detailed list of these projects is provided below for further consideration.

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

Greenwich - Riverview has an educated workforce, notable in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.4%.

The area's employment rate is 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, with a participation rate of 66.5%. Key industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical employment is particularly high at 1.7 times the regional average, while construction has limited presence at 4.5% compared to 8.6% regionally. Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 0.3%, employment declined by 0.9%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate.

In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5% and growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Greenwich - Riverview may grow at approximately 7.8%% over five years and 15.5% over ten years based on its industry mix.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Greenwich - Riverview's median income among taxpayers was $79,629, with an average of $122,798. Nationally, this ranks in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 and average was $80,856. As of March 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $88,070 and an average of $135,815, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Greenwich - Riverview rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 47.1% of residents (6,199 people) earn over $4,000 per week, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. A significant portion, 57.4%, earns 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 (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwich - Riverview was 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. Median weekly rent in Greenwich - Riverview was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 76.1% of all households, consisting of 39.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households making up 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 significantly exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 63.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 15.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 6.7%.

Educational participation is 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. As of 2021, Greenwich-Riverview's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,028 students. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1165, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 15.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.0, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 include ferry and bus services. There are 46 different routes operating in the area.

Together, these routes provide 4,440 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 109 meters. On average, there are 634 trips per day across all routes, which equals about 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 shows excellent results across Greenwich-Riverview, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (10,450 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.7% and 6.1% of residents respectively. Seventy-five point five percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 78.0% across Greater Sydney. Nineteen point one percent of residents are aged 65 and over (2,520 people), higher than the 15.7% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Greenwich - Riverview was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenwich Riverview was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 19.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.9% born overseas. The dominant religion in Greenwich Riverview is Christianity, comprising 53.0%. Judaism is slightly overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to 1.0% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.6%), Australian (20.2%), and Irish (10.6%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.4%), French (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), and Chinese (8.4% vs regional 17.1%) have varying levels of representation compared to the Greater Sydney region.

Greenwich - Riverview's median age exceeds the national pattern

Greenwich Riverview's median age is 41 years, notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly above Australia's median of 38. The 15-24 cohort is significantly over-represented in Greenwich Riverview at 14.9%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 14.9%, while the 75-84 cohort grew from 5.7% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 45-54 group fell from 15.2% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Greenwich Riverview's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 39%, adding 726 residents to reach 2,569. However, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.