Greenwood (WA)

Greenwood is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Greenwood's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 10,651 people. This reflects an increase of 790 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,861. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 10,614 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,983 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Greenwood's growth rate of 8.0% since the census places it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.9%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb of Greenwood (WA).

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends suggest a modest increase for Greenwood, with an expected growth of 1,001 persons to reach 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Greenwood recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Greenwood saw around 48 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 242 homes. As of FY-26 so far, four approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.1 people moved to the area per new home constructed, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. New homes were built at an average construction cost value of $304,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year has seen $12.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Relative to Greater Perth, Greenwood had slightly more development, 49.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

New building activity shows 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 419 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Future projections show Greenwood adding 940 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Greenwood has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area significantly. These key projects include Warwick Quarter Mixed-Use Development, Glengarry Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, and Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Greenwood well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Greenwood has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 4.2%. As of June 2025, 5,979 residents are employed, with a participation rate similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 5.2% versus the regional average of 6.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, employment increased by 4.2%, while labour force grew by 3.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and a slight unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Greenwood has higher median and average incomes compared to national averages. The median income in Greenwood is $58,685 while the average stands at $71,113. In contrast, Greater Perth's median income is $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Based on a 14.2% growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Greenwood would be approximately $67,018 (median) and $81,211 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Greenwood cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.7% of residents, consistent with broader trends across the region where 32.0% fall into this category. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. Greenwood's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Greenwood's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's composition of 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwood was at 37.2%, similar to Perth metro's level, with the rest being mortgaged (48.6%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greenwood was $1,972, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Greenwood was $390, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Greenwood's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Greenwood has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.6% of all households, including 35.0% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.4%, comprising 21.0% lone person households and 2.3% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

University qualification levels in Greenwood are at 27.5%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 26.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education. Greenwood's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,088 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1052). Education provision is balanced with three primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups.

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

Greenwood has 48 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 19 different routes, facilitating 3,322 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 211 meters.

Service frequency across all routes averages 474 trips per day, equating to around 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenwood's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Greenwood's health data shows favourable results with low prevalence rates for common conditions among both younger and older age groups. Approximately 55% (~5,903 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 59.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma (8.0%) and arthritis (7.9%). About 69.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. Around 20% (2,108 people) are aged 65 or over. Health outcomes for seniors exceed those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Greenwood was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenwood's cultural diversity was above average, with 10.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.5% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 48.1%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.4%), Australian (25.8%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, Welsh (1.0% vs 1.1%), South African (1.0% vs 1.8%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.9%) ethnicities were also overrepresented.

Greenwood's median age exceeds the national pattern

Greenwood has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Comparing Greenwood's demographic with Greater Perth's shows an over-representation of the 75-84 age group (7.9% locally) and an under-representation of 25-34 year-olds (10.7%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.6% to 7.9%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.4% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 12.7% to 10.4%. Future demographic projections indicate significant changes in Greenwood's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 357 people (42%), growing from 841 to 1,199. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting Greenwood's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.