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, as of November 2025, is approximately 13,165. This figure represents an increase of 237 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,928. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 13,152, with an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 2,868 persons per square kilometer, placing Greenwich - Riverview in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 78.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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. 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 population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 12.2% over the 17-year period.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,225 homes. In FY-26 so far, 336 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has not hindered development activity, which remains adequate relative to other areas. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $565,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year, $6.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenwich - Riverview has 196.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting 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 (currently 65.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The location has approximately 69 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Greenwich - Riverview is projected to grow by 1,601 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should 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. 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 can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 78 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are The Landmark Quarter St Leonards, Lane Cove Sport & Recreation Centre, St Leonards South Residential Precinct, and The Bellevue Greenwich. The following list details those projects likely to be 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 high representation in technology. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%.

As of June 2025, 7,568 residents are employed, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, but above its participation rate of 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.7 times regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction has limited presence at 4.5% compared to the region's 8.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities.

In the year ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 0.3%, employment declined by 0.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenwich Riverview's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.8% over five years and 15.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Greenwich - Riverview's median income among taxpayers was $79,629. The average income was $122,798. This places the area in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Greenwich - Riverview would be approximately $89,670 (median) and $138,283 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Greenwich - Riverview rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 47.1% of residents (6,200 people) earn over $4,000 per week, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. This indicates considerable affluence in the area, 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

In Greenwich - Riverview, as per the latest Census evaluation, 65.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 34.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas, which had 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwich - Riverview stood at 40.4%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 32.8% and rented dwellings making up 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, surpassing Sydney's metro average of $3,033. Weekly rent median stood at $600, compared to Sydney's $560. Nationally, Greenwich - Riverview's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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%. 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 residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 63.2% compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. 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%, 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: secondary (9.5%), primary (9.4%), and tertiary (8.2%).

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2028 students. Greenwich Riverview's ICSEA score is 1165, indicating high educational advantage nationally. There are two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups, with school capacity exceeding typical residential needs at 15.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.9.

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 offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 46 individual routes, carrying out 4,440 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 109 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 634 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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

Greenwich-Riverview demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence rates of common conditions across all age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 79%, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.7% and 6.1% of residents respectively. Around 75.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 78.0%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with the general population's 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Greenwich-Riverview, making up 53.0% of the population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.1% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.6%), Australian (20.2%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, Hungarian, French, and Chinese ethnicities have higher representations in Greenwich-Riverview than the regional average: Hungarian at 0.5% vs 0.4%, French at 0.9% vs 0.7%, and Chinese at 8.4% vs 17.1%.

Greenwich - Riverview's median age exceeds the national pattern

Greenwich-Riverview's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 15-24 age group is notably over-represented in Greenwich-Riverview at 14.9%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 11.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 14.9%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 5.7% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 45-54 group has decreased from 15.2% to 14.0%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Greenwich-Riverview's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is expected 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 projected to decrease in numbers.