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

As of February 2026, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) has an estimated population of around 11,249. This represents a growth of 356 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,893. The increase is inferred from the 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 approximately 1,520 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed around 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) is expected to experience population growth just below the median of national areas. By 2041, the area's population is projected to increase by approximately 1,159 persons, reflecting an overall increase of around 8.6% over the 17-year period, according to the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 684 homes. So far in FY2025/26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY2020/21 and FY2024/25. New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $324,000. In FY2025/26, $4.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Relative to Greater Sydney, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) shows 76.0% higher development activity per person. New development consists of 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% medium and high-density housing, offering accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently 83.0% houses. At around 150 people per approval, Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) reflects a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 970 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 likely to affect 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 representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 3.2% and there was an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year up to September 2025. As of this date, 6,306 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation rate is 73.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 48.2% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 3.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)'s employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

The median taxpayer income for Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) SA2 is $66,044 and the average is $78,815 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Using Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $71,895 (median) and $85,798 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 85th percentile ($2,339 weekly). In this suburb, 30.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. A substantial proportion, 37.2%, earn above $3,000/week indicating strong economic capacity. 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

As of the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan areas had 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 for the area was $2,500, surpassing Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) was recorded as $500, compared to Sydney metropolitan average of $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area 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 higher-than-average 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%. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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% 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 at 11.6% and certificates at 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 routes. These routes cover a total of 2,568 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 191 meters. Most commuters travel outward from this residential area, with cars being the most common mode of transportation at 90%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 48.2% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 366 trips per day, resulting in 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 in the area. The rate of private health cover is very high, approximately 58% of the total population (~6,569 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.4 and 5.7% of residents respectively. 76.0% of residents declared themselves 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). National rankings for health indicators are 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 has 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 main religion, making up 62.5%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 9.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.2%.

Top ancestry groups are Other (21.0%), Australian (14.8%), and English (11.6%). Maltese (5.1%) and Lebanese (7.3%) are notably overrepresented, while English is underrepresented (11.6% vs regional average of 19.0%).

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. The 15-24 age cohort is over-represented at 15.8% locally compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group grew from 12.1% to 15.8%, and the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.2% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort declined from 16.6% to 14.0%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North). The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 43%, reaching 1,194 people from 834. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 63% of the anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.