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 was recorded as 12,928 people during the 2021 Census. By February 2026, this figure had increased to around 13,155 people, reflecting a growth of 227 individuals (1.8%) since the census date. This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,153 reported by the ABS as of June 2024, along with an additional five validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 2,866 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile compared to other national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, a growth just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area projected to increase by 1,614 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 12.2% over the seventeen years.

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

Greenwich - Riverview has seen approximately 245 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,225 homes. As of FY-26317 approvals have been recorded. Despite recent population decline, development activity has remained adequate relative to other areas. The average construction value for new properties is $565,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

In FY-26, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenwich - Riverview has 196% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence. New developments consist of 7% detached houses and 93% townhouses or apartments, providing affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift contrasts with the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 65% houses. The location has approximately 69 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Greenwich - Riverview is projected to grow by 1,611 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 77 projects potentially affecting the area. Key initiatives include The Landmark Quarter St Leonards, St Leonards South Precinct, The Bellevue Greenwich, and St Leonards South Residential Precinct. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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 a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This area has experienced relative employment stability over the past year.

As of September 2025, 7,464 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate on par with Greater Sydney's 70.0%. However, Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered when interpreting these figures. According to Census responses, 62.3% of residents work from home. 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 appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force increased by 0.4% while employment declined by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Greenwich - Riverview SA2's median income among taxpayers is $82,722. The average income is $135,436. This places it in the top percentile nationally. Comparing to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $90,051 for median income and $147,436 for average income as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 99th percentile nationally, family incomes at the 98th percentile, and personal incomes at the 97th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 47.1% of residents (6,196 people) earn over $4000 per week, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. This affluence is reflected in premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, indicating 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

In Greenwich - Riverview, as per the latest Census evaluation, 65.4% of dwellings were houses while 34.5% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwich - Riverview stood at 40.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Greenwich - Riverview's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Greenwich - Riverview has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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 account for 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.6% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which 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

Greenwich - Riverview has a significantly higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than Australia as a whole or New South Wales (NSW). 63.2% of residents aged 15 and above in the area hold such qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 8.6% and certificates 6.7%.

Educational participation in the area 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

Greenwich-Riverview has 128 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are covered by 48 routes, serving 7,156 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 109 meters to the nearest stop. The area is mainly residential, with most commuters travelling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 71%, followed by walking at 11% and train at 8%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 62.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,022 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 55 weekly trips per individual stop. The map provided shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Greenwich - Riverview shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 82% of the total population (10,852 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.7% and 6.1% of residents respectively. 75.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,565 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Greenwich-Riverview, accounting for 53.0%. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.1% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.6%), Australian (20.2%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%) and French (0.9% vs 0.5%) are overrepresented, while Chinese representation is equal at 8.4%.

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 slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 15-24 age group is notably over-represented in Greenwich-Riverview at 15.1%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 15.1%, and the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 15.2% to 13.9%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Greenwich-Riverview's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 41%, adding 743 residents to reach a total of 2,569. However, both the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.