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, reflecting an increase of 73 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 1.4% rise from the previous population count of 5,394. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,386 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 9 validated 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, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for national statistical areas, including Greenfield Park. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 29 persons to reach a total population of 5,566 by 2041. This reflects an overall decrease of 2.2% in total over the 17-year period from 2026 to 2041.

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 that Greenfield Park has annually recorded around 16 residential properties granted approval. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 81 homes have been approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY26. Despite a falling population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average value of new homes being built is $254,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year, $14.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Comparatively, Greenfield Park records around 65% of the building activity per person when compared to Greater Sydney. Nationally, it places among the 57th percentile of areas assessed.

However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. This lower activity reflects market maturity and may suggest possible development constraints. New building activity in Greenfield Park shows 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 273 people per dwelling approval, Greenfield Park exhibits 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

AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the local area. Key projects include Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment Stage 2, Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment, Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre, and Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Greenfield Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 7.5%. Employment grew by an estimated 5.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 2,079 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged at 49.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 29.2%, worked from home according to Census responses, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing had a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services had limited presence at 5.8%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.5% while labour force grew by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Greenfield Park. Applying these projections to the local employment mix indicates a possible increase of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 income of $51,147 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $43,480 (median) and $55,679 (average). Census data shows individual incomes at the 2nd percentile were $462 weekly, while household income was at the 34th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 30.9% of the community earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,689 individuals), consistent with surrounding regions. 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), compared 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, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Greenfield Park was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Greenfield Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above 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 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

Greenfield Park has 45 active public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These are served by 41 routes, facilitating 2,764 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 128 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward, predominantly by car (90%). Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.7, exceeding the regional average. In 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, 29.2% of residents worked from home.

Daily service frequency averages 394 trips across all routes, translating 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 indicates strong performance across 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 (around 2,582 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.9 and 6.2% of residents respectively. About 76.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. As of June 20XX (exact date preserved), the area had 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1,060 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for 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 in Greenfield Park, comprising 72.4%. Buddhism is notably higher here compared to Greater Sydney's average: it makes up 14.2% versus 4.1%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 51.4%, significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%. Vietnamese ancestry is also high at 11.5%, compared to the region's 1.8%. Chinese ancestry makes up 8.4% in Greenfield Park. Spanish, Croatian, and Serbian ethnicities are notably overrepresented: Spanish at 1.3% (regional average 0.6%), Croatian at 2.0% (0.7%), and Serbian at 0.6% (0.5%).

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 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Greenfield Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.9% to 7.1%, while those aged 15 to 24 have risen from 15.0% to 16.6%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 12.8% to 11.8%. By 2041, Greenfield Park's age composition is expected to shift notably. The population aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 125%, reaching 258 people from the current 114. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 99% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 25-34 and 55-64 years.