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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Greenacres' population is estimated at around 3,752 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 396 people (11.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,356 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,576, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,410 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 11.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (9.0%), along with the Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb expected to grow by 368 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Greenacres averaged around 17 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25, approximately 88 homes were approved, with another 13 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, about 2.8 new residents are gained per dwelling built between FY21-FY25, indicating healthy demand supporting property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $379,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Greenacres records about 59% of building activity per person and ranks among the 66th percentile nationally.

New building activity comprises 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 214 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Greenacres will gain 164 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Greenacres has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

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

Greenacres has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation stands at 72.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 9.5% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Education & training is under-represented with only 6.3% of Greenacres' workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, labour force grew by 1.8%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion at 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Greenacres' median income is $52,354 and average income is $58,992. Nationally, the median income is higher at $61,736 with an average of $82,782. In Greater Adelaide, median income is $54,808 and average income is $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Greenacres would be approximately $56,961 (median) and $64,183 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that in Greenacres, household income ranks at the 47th percentile, family income at the 47th percentile, and personal income also at the 47th percentile. Income distribution reveals that 39.2% of individuals (1,470 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to metropolitan Adelaide's 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 82.7% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

Dwelling structure in Greenacres, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 75.3% houses and 24.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenacres was at 18.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (39.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Greenacres was recorded at $320, the same as Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Greenacres' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 72.3% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 4.4% of the total. 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

In Greenacres, a significant proportion of residents aged 15 and above have achieved high levels of educational attainment. Specifically, 40.6% hold university qualifications, which is notably higher than the broader SA4 region's 19.8% and the state average of 25.7%. This indicates a substantial educational advantage for the area, potentially opening doors to knowledge-based opportunities. Among these residents, bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%).

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas held by 10.0% of residents and certificates held by 16.1%. Educational participation in the area is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This enrollment includes those pursuing primary (11.6%), tertiary (7.5%), and secondary (5.5%) education.

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 within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 17 individual routes providing 1,277 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 176 meters from the nearest one. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 81%, while bus accounts for 14%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in Greenacres.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 182 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenacres's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Greenacres shows positive outcomes with mortality rates and health conditions largely matching national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent among the general population compared to national figures but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of residents (~1,888 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 5.9% and 5.8% respectively, with 78.0% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 9.8% of residents aged 65 and over (367 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally 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, comprising 30.9% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 23.1% compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Indian (18.0%), Other (16.9%), and English (16.8%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4%), Korean (0.8%), and Italian (5.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 years and the national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group makes up 21.8% of Greenacres' population, higher than Greater Adelaide and well above the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, this age group has increased from 20.6% to 21.8%, while the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 9.2% to 8.0%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Greenacres. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 82 people (24%), from 341 to 424, while the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to decline.