Greenfield Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Greenfield Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Greenfield Park is around 5,467. This reflects a 1.4% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,394 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,386 following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of nine new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,573 persons per square kilometer, placing Greenfield Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects that the suburb's population will increase by 31 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 0.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Greenfield Park recorded around 16 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 81 homes were approved, with 15 more approved in FY-26 by June. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $254,000, below the regional average, suggesting affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, Greenfield Park recorded $14.8 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Comparatively, Greenfield Park records around 65% of building activity per person compared to Greater Sydney. Nationally, it ranks at the 57th percentile among assessed areas.

However, recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. The area's new building activity comprises 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 273 people per dwelling approval, Greenfield Park exhibits low density characteristics. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Greenfield Park may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Greenfield Park 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 six projects likely affecting this area. Notable ones are Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment Stage 2, Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment, Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Greenfield Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Greenfield Park has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 7.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.1%. As of December 2025, 2,111 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags at 50.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high 29.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have a limited presence at 5.8%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 6.1% while labour force grew by 4.6%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%, labour force expand by 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenfield Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Greenfield Park had a median taxpayer income of $39,941 and an average of $51,147 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, the estimated median income would be approximately $43,480 and the average income would be around $55,679 as of that date. According to census data, individual incomes are at the 2nd percentile ($462 weekly), while household incomes are at the 34th percentile. Income analysis shows that 30.9% of the community falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (1,689 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th percentile.

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

Greenfield Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.0% houses and 6.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenfield Park stood at 37.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.0% and rented ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Greenfield Park was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Greenfield Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Greenfield Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.6% of all households, including 49.9% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.4%, with lone person households at 12.2% and group households making up 0.3%. The median household size is 3.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Greenfield Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 12.3% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ having them - advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 16.1%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes secondary education (10.0%), primary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (5.9%).

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

Greenfield Park has 45 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 41 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,764 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated just 128 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 90% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in Greenfield Park, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 29.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 394 trips are made daily, translating to roughly 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenfield Park's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Greenfield Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,582 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.9 and 6.2% of residents respectively. 76.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,055 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Greenfield Park, one of the country's most culturally diverse areas, has a population where 62.9% were born overseas and 81.1% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Greenfield Park, with 72.4%. However, Buddhism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 14.2% versus 4.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups are Other (51.4%), Vietnamese (11.5%), and Chinese (8.4%). Notably, Spanish (1.3%) Croatian (2.0%), and Serbian (0.6%) ethnicities are also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 0.7%, and 0.5% respectively.

Greenfield Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Greenfield Park is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, similar to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenfield Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.9% to 7.1%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 15.0% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 11.7%, and the 35-44 group decreased from 12.0% to 10.9%. By 2041, Greenfield Park's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 128%, reaching 262 people from 114. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 98% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 55-64 age groups.