Greenacre

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Greenacre is around 26,902. This reflects an increase of 588 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 26,314. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ERP data from the ABS release in June 2024 and additional validated addresses, is 27,084. This results in a density ratio of 3,615 persons per square kilometer, placing Greenacre in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using 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 are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Greenacre expected to grow by 1,923 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 7.8% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Greenacre when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Greenacre averaged approximately 125 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 626 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident arrival per new home in Greenacre was around 0.9 persons per year between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations.

The average construction value of new properties in the area is $504,000. In FY-26, $9.2 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating Greenacre's residential character. Building activity shows 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% medium to high-density housing, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 63.0% houses. This change is likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Greenacre's population density is approximately 280 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Greenacre is projected to grow by 2,091 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Greenacre has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Allum Park's new sports amenities building, Kevin Hill Roberts Park's community hub, Bankstown CBD's transformation, and Salt Pan Creek channel repairs. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Greenacre are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Greenacre has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 10.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%.

As of June 2025, 10,289 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is 2 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Greenacre lags at 42.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in retail trade with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have a limited presence at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.4%, while the labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1 percentage point. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Greenacre's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Greenacre's median income among taxpayers was $38,956 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $52,779 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest that Greenacre's median income could reach approximately $43,868 and the average could be around $59,434, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census figures, individual incomes in Greenacre lag at the 3rd percentile with weekly earnings of $495, while household income performs better at the 32nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 29.4% of locals (7,909 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting a pattern similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Greenacre, with only 77.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 23rd percentile.

Greenacre displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Greenacre, as per the latest Census evaluation, 63.3% of dwellings were houses while 36.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had no recorded houses or other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenacre stood at 31.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.7% and rented ones at 33.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,275, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney metro's figures of $0 for both. Nationally, Greenacre's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 per week.

Greenacre features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.4 people

Family households comprise 79.7% of all households, including 48.1% couples with children, 15.0% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people.

Educational attainment in Greenacre aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 26.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (16.1%). Educational participation is high, with 38.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 13.0% in primary, 11.3% in secondary, and 7.2% in tertiary education.

Greenacre has a network of 10 schools educating approximately 8,900 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1013) offering balanced educational opportunities. The schools include 6 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 institutions. The area has a strong educational infrastructure, with 33.1 school places per 100 residents serving both local and surrounding communities. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Analysis of public transport in Greenacre shows 173 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 26 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 2,248 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 145 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 321 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenacre's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Greenacre. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate is very low, approximately 48% of the total population (around 12,877 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 6.1 and 5.9% of residents respectively. A total of 76.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, contrasting with 0% across Greater Sydney. Greenacre has 14.8% of its population aged 65 and over (3,981 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Greenacre is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenacre has a population where 43.0% were born overseas, with 71.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Greenacre is Islam, accounting for 51.2% of the population, contrasting with None% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, Lebanese comprise 29.3%, Other groups make up 26.3%, and Australian ancestry accounts for 12.5%.

Notably, Korean ethnicity is overrepresented at 1.9% in Greenacre compared to None% regionally, Vietnamese at 2.5% (None% regionally), and Greek at 2.9% (None% regionally).

Greenacre's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Greenacre's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenacre has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population share of those aged 15-24 has increased from 15.1% to 16.2%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.8% to 16.1%. By 2041, Greenacre's population is projected to experience significant demographic changes. The cohort aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 74%, adding 933 residents to reach a total of 2,198. This growth will be driven primarily by an aging population, with those aged 65 and older representing 67% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0-4 and 5-14 are expected to experience population declines.