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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is around 11,249 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 356 people (3.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,893 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,060 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,520 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 81.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,159 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 8.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has averaged around 136 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 684 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 30 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $324,000. Additionally, $4.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) shows 76.0% higher development activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice. This is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 83.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 150 people per approval, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) reflects a low density area.

Looking ahead, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is expected to grow by 970 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 40 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include New Hyland Road Sporting Complex, 515-519 Great Western Highway Mixed Use Development, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, and The Rise Pemulwuy Residential Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) features a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,345 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 48.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.7% of Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while the labour force increased by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North). These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $66,044 and an average of $78,815 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,895 (median) and $85,798 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 85th percentile ($2,339 weekly). Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 30.2% of the community (3,397 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (37.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, though strong earnings still 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

Dwelling structure within Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North), as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) was higher than that of Sydney metro, at 30.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 83.9% of all households, comprising 49.4% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people 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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (33.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA3 area average of 25.5%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (17.3%).

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

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

Public transport analysis reveals 55 active transport stops operating within Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 30 individual routes, collectively providing 2,568 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 191 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 48.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 366 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~6,569 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.4% and 5.7% of residents, respectively, while 76.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,755 people), with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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) scores highly on cultural diversity, with 38.8% of its population born overseas and 44.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is Christianity, which makes up 62.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 9.7% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) are Other, comprising 21.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian, comprising 14.8% of the population, and English, comprising 11.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) (vs 1.0% regionally), Lebanese at 7.3% (vs 2.6%) and Croatian at 1.5% (vs 0.7%).

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

The 39-year median age in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is somewhat higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15 - 24 cohort is notably over-represented (15.8% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (9.4%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.1% to 15.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 13.2% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 16.6% to 14.0% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North). Leading the demographic shift, the 65 to 74 group will grow by 43% (359 people), reaching 1,194 from 834. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 63% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.