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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s population, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 11,242. This figure represents an increase of 349 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,893. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,060 as of June 2024 and an additional 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,519 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, as released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase its population by approximately 1,159 persons to reach 2041, resulting in an overall gain of about 8.7% over the 17-year period.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 684 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded as of now. On average, 0.1 new residents per year arrive per new home in the area between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply meets or exceeds demand. The average construction cost value of these homes is $324,000.

This financial year has seen $4.3 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) records 76.0% more development activity per person. New development consists of 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living for affordability and suitability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This contrasts with the current housing mix of 83.0% houses. The area reflects a low density population, with around 150 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) will gain 977 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) will gain 977 residents through to 2041. 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 40 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives include New Hyland Road Sporting Complex, 515-519 Great Western Highway Mixed Use Development, The Rise Pemulwuy Residential Development, and Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment. Below is a list of projects likely to be most relevant:.

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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North), as of June 2025, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%. The area's estimated employment growth over the past year is 2.6%.

In this period, 6,406 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area specializes in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Professional & technical employs just 7.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6% and labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest a potential local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) had a median taxpayer income of $61,547 and an average income of $74,658 in financial year 2022. These figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $69,308 and an average income of $84,072, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to census data, household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with a weekly income of $2,339. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 30.2% of the community, with 3,395 individuals falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 30.9% are in the same income category. Economic strength is evident with 37.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile. 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 evaluation, 82.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 17.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 62.1% houses and 37.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.6% and rented ones at 22.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in the area was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $500.

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which aligns with Greater Sydney's average.

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+, exceeding 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%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (17.3%).

Educational participation is high, at 32.5%. This includes primary education (12.4%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (5.1%). Educational provision includes Beresford Road Public School and Greystanes High School, serving a total of 1,726 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and one secondary institution.

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

The analysis of public transport in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) shows that there are 53 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 30 individual routes providing service to the area. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 2,465.

The accessibility of public transport in this region is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 188 meters from their nearest transport stop. The frequency of service across all routes averages 352 trips per day, which equates to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) shows excellent health outcomes, particularly among younger groups with low prevalence of common conditions. Approximately 56% (~6,351 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 47.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.4%) and asthma (5.7%). About 76.0% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.0%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 15.4% (1,731 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 13.9%.

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. The predominant religion is Christianity, comprising 62.5% of the population. Hinduism is notably higher in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) at 9.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.4%.

For ancestry, the top groups are Other at 21.0%, Australian at 14.8%, and English at 11.6%. Some ethnic groups have significant differences: Lebanese is overrepresented at 7.3% (regional average is 16.2%), Maltese at 5.1% (vs regional 1.4%), and Croatian at 1.5% (vs regional 0.9%).

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

The median age in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) was 38 years old at the time of the census, similar to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years old and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years old. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) had a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 years old (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 years old (9.9%). Between the censuses held in 2021 and an unspecified earlier date, the population aged 15 to 24 years increased from 12.1% to 15.1%, while the population aged 45 to 54 years grew from 13.2% to 14.8%. Conversely, the population aged 35 to 44 years decreased from 16.6% to 14.4%, and the population aged 25 to 34 years dropped from 11.0% to 9.9%. By the year 2041, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 65 to 74-year-old group, which is expected to grow by 43% (an increase of 357 people), reaching a total of 1,194 from the previous number of 836. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 years and above comprising 62% of the projected growth in population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups 0 to 4 years old and 45 to 54 years old.