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 per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Greenfield Park was around 5,357 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a decrease of 37 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,394 people. The current resident population estimate is 5,345, as calculated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of an additional 9 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,501 persons per square kilometer, placing Greenfield Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While the suburb experienced a 0.7% decline in population since the census, the SA3 area as a whole achieved a growth rate of 2.0%, indicating divergent population trends within the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the 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 this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 12 persons to the year 2041, reflecting a stable percentage change in total population over the 16-year period.

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 shows Greenfield Park had around 16 residential properties approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 81 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 so far. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average value of new homes being built is $254,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year, $14.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, signifying balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenfield Park records about 65% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 56th percentile nationally, though recent periods show increased activity. However, this activity remains lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Greenfield Park's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 276 people per dwelling approval, it shows characteristics of a low-density area. 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 identified five projects likely affecting the region. Key initiatives include Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment, Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), and Villawood Town Centre Renewal. The following 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's workforce spans white and blue collar jobs across diverse sectors, with an unemployment rate of 7.5% as of December 2025. In the past year, employment grew by 6.3%. The area has 2,121 residents in work, but its unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags at 51.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant 29.2% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a strong specialization in manufacturing (1.7 times the regional level). However, professional & technical services have limited presence (5.8% vs 11.5% regionally).

Over December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased by 6.3%, while labour force grew by 4.7%, reducing unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenfield Park's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, although this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Greenfield Park suburb's median taxpayer income was $39,941 and average was $51,147 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 would be approximately $44,063, and average income would be around $56,425. Census data shows individual incomes at the 2nd percentile ($462 weekly), while household incomes are at the 34th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 30.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, consistent with surrounding region trends. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.0% houses and 6.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 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, below 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, while 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 constitute 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 at 0.3%. The median household size is 3.5 people, 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 at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (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

Public transport analysis reveals 45 active transport stops operating within Greenfield Park. These stops are serviced by 41 individual routes, collectively providing 2764 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 128 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.2% of residents work from home. This may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 394 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 found to be very low across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was approximately 47% of the total population (~2530 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions 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% in Greater Sydney. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1023 people), which is higher than the 15.5% 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 has a population where 62.9% were born overseas, with 81.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 72.4%. Buddhism stands out at 14.2%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

For ancestry, 'Other' tops at 51.4%, Vietnamese follows at 11.5%, and Chinese at 8.4%. Notably, Spanish (1.3% vs regional 0.6%), Croatian (2.0% vs regional 0.7%) and Serbian (0.6% vs regional 0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented.

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, equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenfield Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the current time, the population aged 75 to 84 increased from 4.9% to 6.9%, while those aged 15 to 24 rose from 15.0% to 16.3%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 decreased from 12.8% to 11.7%. By 2041, Greenfield Park's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 134%, reaching 251 people from the current 107. This growth will be driven primarily by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 93% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 25-34 and 55-64 years old.