Greenfields

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Greenfields's population is around 10,943 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,074 people (10.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,869 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,785 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 142 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,098 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Greenfields's 10.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 71.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,485 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 12.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Greenfields among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Greenfields has experienced around 33 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling 165 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4.5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $221,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Also, $16.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Perth, Greenfields shows substantially reduced construction (74.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 289 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Future projections show Greenfields adding 1,327 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Greenfields has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rdth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan, Structure Plan Lot 601 Old Pinjarra Road, Ocean Hill Estate, and Varsity Park Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Greenfields shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Greenfields possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and 10.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,327 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (50.2% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 3.0% of Greenfields's workforce compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 10.5% and labour force increased by 10.4%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Greenfields. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Greenfields's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Greenfields SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $47,520 and an average of $65,314 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is just below the national average, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $52,091 (median) and $71,597 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Greenfields all fall between the 3rd and 6th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the $400 - 799 bracket dominates with 31.8% of residents (3,479 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. The concentration of 40.3% in sub-$800 weekly brackets highlights economic challenges facing a significant portion of the community. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 4th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Greenfields, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 77.5% houses and 22.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Greenfields was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 35.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (38.2%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,387, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Greenfields's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Greenfields features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 64.3% of all households, comprising 20.8% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.7%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (9.8%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 7.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (32.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 78 active transport stops operating within Greenfields, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 886 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 273 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 5.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 126 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Greenfields is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Greenfields, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions, particularly among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,679 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.1 and 10.1% of residents, respectively, while 56.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 31.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,404 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Greenfields ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenfields was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 76.1% of its population born in Australia, 86.7% being citizens, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Greenfields is Christianity, which makes up 45.8% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Greenfields are English, comprising 35.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 29.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Scottish, comprising 6.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Greenfields (vs 0.9% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.8%) and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).

Greenfields hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

At 47 years, Greenfields's median age is considerably higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and also substantially exceeds the 38-year national average. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 12.3% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.8%. This 75 - 84 concentration is well above the national 6.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.2% to 12.3% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 5.1% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 8.8% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.2% to 9.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Greenfields's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 46%, adding 625 residents to reach 1,970. Senior residents (65+) will drive 88% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts.