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) had a population of around 11,242 as of Nov 2025. This was an increase of 349 people from the 2021 Census figure of 10,893. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,060 in June 2024 and 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 1,519 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.9% to 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by 1,159 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 8.7%.

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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) saw approximately 136 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 684 homes. As of FY26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY21 and FY25, indicating supply met or exceeded demand. The average construction cost value for these new homes was $324,000.

In FY26, $4.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) had 76.0% more development activity per person as of the latest data. New developments consisted of 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living which can be more affordable for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. With around 150 people per approval, the area remains low density. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is projected to gain 977 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

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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 professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. As of September 2025, 6,306 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Manufacturing has a significant employment share, at 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 7.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 3.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% with a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase 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 similar rates over the same periods, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 $61,547 and the average was $74,658 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,308 (median) and $84,072 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,339. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 30.2% of the community, consistent with broader trends in the area showing 30.9% in the same category. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 37.2% of households, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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

The dwelling structure in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North), as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 62.1% houses and 37.8% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) was higher than that of Sydney metro at 30.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, which is above the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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 account for the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, aligning with the Greater Sydney 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% for 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 11.6% and certificates make up 17.3%.

Educational participation is high at 32.5%, including 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

Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has 53 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses operating along 30 different routes. Together, these provide 2,465 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located just 188 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 352 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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 for younger age groups with low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 56% (~6,351 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 47.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4% and 5.7% respectively. A total of 76.0% report no medical ailments, comparable to 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 high cultural diversity, with 38.8% of its population born overseas and 44.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 62.5%. Hinduism is overrepresented, comprising 9.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (21.0%), Australian (14.8%), and English (11.6%). Maltese is notably overrepresented at 5.1% versus the regional average of 1.4%, while Lebanese and Croatian are underrepresented at 7.3% and 1.5% respectively, compared to their regional averages of 16.2% and 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 as of the 2021 Census, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) had a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 years (9.9%). Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, the population aged 15 to 24 years grew from 12.1% to 15.1%, while those aged 45 to 54 years increased from 13.2% to 14.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 years decreased from 16.6% to 14.4%, and those aged 25 to 34 years dropped from 11.0% to 9.9%. By 2041, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 65 to 74 age group is expected to grow by 43%, reaching 1,194 people from 836. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 62% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 age cohorts.