Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)

Population growth drivers in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s population is 11,333 as of May 2026. This is an increase of 440 people since the 2021 Census figure of 10,893. The change is inferred from ABS's June 2025 estimate of 11,324 and validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,531 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.3% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is projected to increase by 1,052 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.2% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has seen approximately 136 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 684 homes. As of FY26153 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 new residents per year have arrived for each new home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating supply meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction cost value of new homes is $324,000.

In FY26, $4.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has 78.0% more development activity per person. New developments consist of 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living for affordability and suitability for various buyer types. The current housing mix is 83.0% houses. Population forecasts indicate Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) will gain 1,043 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand.

Population forecasts indicate Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) will gain 1,043 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include 515-519 Great Western Highway Mixed Use Development, The Rise Pemulwuy Residential Development, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, and New Hyland Road Sporting Complex. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%.

As of that date, 6,345 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 72.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 48.2% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Manufacturing had an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Professional & technical services employed 7.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0%, labour force grew by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) SA2 was $66,044 and the average was $78,815 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,030 in that same period. By March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth project the median income at approximately $72,860 and the average at around $86,949. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,339. Income brackets indicate that 30.2% of individuals (3,422 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, similar to the broader area's 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 37.2% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, supporting higher consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North), as per the latest Census, 82.8% of dwellings were houses while 17.2% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas' 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged properties at 46.6% and rented ones at 22.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, exceeding Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in the area averaged $500, higher than Sydney's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.9% of all households, including 49.4% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 33.0% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 25.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 11.6% and certificates for 17.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.4% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 5.1% in tertiary education.

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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 30 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,568 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located just 191 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 90%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 48.2% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 366 trips per day, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 58% of the total population (~6,618 people) have private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (6.4%) and asthma (5.7%). 76.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. 15.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,719 people).

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has a high cultural diversity, with 38.8% of its population born overseas and 44.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North), comprising 62.5% of people. Hinduism stands out at 9.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other at 21.0%, Australian at 14.8%, and English at 11.6%. Notably, Maltese is overrepresented at 5.1% (regional average: 1.0%), Lebanese at 7.3% (regional average: 2.6%), and Croatian at 1.5% (regional average: 0.7%).

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 45-54 age group is notably over-represented at 15.2% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group grew from 12.1% to 15.5%, and the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.2% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort declined from 16.6% to 13.9%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 15.6% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North). The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 44%, reaching 1,209 people from 838. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 60% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.