Green Point (Central Coast - NSW)

Green Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the Green Point (Central Coast - NSW) statistical area (Lv2), as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is approximately 6,919. This figure represents an increase of 109 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,810. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 6,895 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 139 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 806 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Green Point (Central Coast - NSW) (SA2)'s growth rate of 1.6% since the census positions it competitively within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in this area.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 the former data, 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with the Green Point (Central Coast - NSW) statistical area (Lv2) expected to increase by 266 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Green Point, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Between 2017 and 2021, Green Point recorded approximately 96 residential properties granted approval, averaging around 19 per year. As of FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests new supply has kept pace with demand, offering varied choices to buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $697,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $16.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Green Point has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 57th percentile nationally, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an increasing blend of attached housing types to cater to different price ranges and lifestyle demands. With around 274 people per dwelling approval, Green Point is considered a low density area. By 2041, Green Point is projected to grow by 193 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Green Point has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are Green Point Foreshore Masterplan & Reserve Upgrades, Green Point Shopping Village Expansion, Koolang Road Residential Release Area, and Broadlands Estate Green Point. The following list details those most relevant.

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Green Point ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Green Point has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%.

As of September 2025, 3,142 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged at 53.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance was particularly strong, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, finance & insurance had lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Green Point's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Green Point suburb has higher income levels than the national average, based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Green Point is $51,025, while the average income stands at $70,861. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,546 (median) and $77,139 (average), accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Green Point rank modestly between the 28th and 36th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 26.2% of residents (1,812 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Green Point, with only 83.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Green Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Green Point's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Green Point stood at 45.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.7% and rented ones at 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,121, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,150. Median weekly rent in Green Point was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Green Point's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,121 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Green Point has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 72.1% of all households, including 30.4% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.9%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the Greater Sydney average.

The educational profile of Green Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.2% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 24.3%. Educational participation is high, with 26.4% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.6% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Green Point has 66 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 65 different routes that together facilitate 1,756 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 126 meters from their nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 250 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Green Point is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Green Point.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 55% (~3801 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis, affecting 10.4% of residents, and mental health issues, impacting 8.7%. Conversely, 62.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.8% in Greater Sydney. Green Point has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 27.5% (1902 people), than Greater Sydney's 24.5%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those seen in the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Green Point records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Green Point's cultural diversity aligns with its broader area, as indicated by the birthplace of residents: 78.2% were born in Australia. Citizenship is also similar, with 91.5% being citizens. English is predominantly spoken at home, with 90.7%.

Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 59.7%. Judaism, though small in number overall (0.3%), is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's 0.2%. The top three ancestral groups are English (31.6%), Australian (26.8%), and Irish (9.5%). Notably, French (0.7%) and Welsh (0.7%) are proportionally equal in Green Point as they are regionally, while Russian is also equally represented at 0.4%.

Green Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Green Point's median age is 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 75-84 year-old group is particularly prominent at 11.4%, while the 25-34 year-old group is relatively smaller at 5.7% compared to Greater Sydney. This concentration of 75-84 year-olds is well above the national average of 6.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 9.7% to 11.4% of the population, while the 25-34 year-old cohort has declined from 7.7% to 5.7%, and the 85+ group has dropped from 3.8% to 2.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Green Point, with the 75-84 age group projected to grow by 32%, adding 250 residents to reach a total of 1,039. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 76% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 25-34 age cohorts.