Greenacres

Greenacres lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Greenacres is around 3,633. This figure represents an increase of 277 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,356. The current population estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 3,610 plus an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,302 persons per square kilometer, placing Greenacres in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (7.1%) and metropolitan area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Greenacres is expected to grow by approximately 370 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of around 7.9% in total over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Greenacres averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 92 homes were approved in the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional seven approved so far in FY-26.

Each dwelling built over this period attracted an average of 2.7 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes was $379,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Greenacres had about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranked among the 75th percentile nationally.

Recent construction comprised 87.0% detached dwellings and 13.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers with its emphasis on detached housing. With around 164 people per dwelling approval, Greenacres exhibited growth area characteristics. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projected an addition of 288 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Greenacres has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Key projects include Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Klemzig Interchange Upgrade, Lochiel Park Green Village (final stages), and Valley View Secondary School upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Greenacres performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Greenacres has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.0%. As of June 2025, 2,005 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in Greenacres is 68.7%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%.

Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 6.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population with resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force grew by 1.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points in Greenacres. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.1%, and unemployment rose marginally during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenacres' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Greenacres' median income among taxpayers is $52,354, with an average of $58,992. This is lower than the national average. Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Greenacres would be approximately $59,071 (median) and $66,561 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Greenacres rank modestly, between the 47th and 47th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 39.2% of locals (1,424 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Greenacres is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Greenacres, as per the latest Census data, dwelling structures consisted of 75.3% houses and 24.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenacres stood at 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.8% and rented ones at 39.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,603. Median weekly rent in Greenacres was recorded as $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Greenacres' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Greenacres features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children (40.5%), couples without children (19.6%), and single parent families (10.7%). Non-family households make up the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

Greenacres has a notable educational advantage with 40.6% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in South Australia as a whole. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (16.1%). Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.6% in primary, 7.5% in tertiary, and 5.5% in secondary education.

Two primary schools serve the area: St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Hampstead Primary School, educating a total of 912 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA score: 1060). Both primary schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Greenacres functions as an educational hub, offering 25.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 11.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Greenacres has 17 active public transport stops operating. These are a mix of bus services. There are 16 different routes serving these stops, providing a total of 1,275 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Greenacres is rated excellent, with residents typically located 176 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 182 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenacres's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Greenacres, particularly for younger cohorts with a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% (~1,828 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 48.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 5.9% and 5.8% of residents respectively. 78.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.8% in Greater Adelaide. Greenacres has 9.8% (356 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 14.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Greenacres has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.0% of its population born overseas and 52.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Greenacres, representing 30.9% of the population. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 23.1%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 10.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Indian (18.0%), Other (16.9%), and English (16.8%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%), Korean (0.8% vs regional 0.5%), and Italian (5.5% vs regional 5.5%) are also overrepresented in Greenacres.

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

Greenacres has a median age of 33 years, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's 39 and the national average of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 21.7% of Greenacres' population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage and significantly above the national average of 14.2%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age cohort makes up 5.7%, lower than both Greater Adelaide and the national averages. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 20.6% to 21.7%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 9.2% to 8.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 45-54 age cohort will grow by 31% from 326 to 427 people. Conversely, the 5-14 age range is expected to decrease.