Greenwood - Warwick
Statistical Area - sa2

Greenwood - Warwick 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-Warwick's population is approximately 14,857 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,134 people, an 8.3% rise from the 2021 Census count of 13,723. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 14,800 in June 2024 and 73 additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,735 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Greenwood-Warwick's growth rate is close to that of its SA3 area (8.9%), indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.2% of total population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023, based on 2022 data. Based on projected demographic shifts, Greenwood-Warwick is expected to grow by around 1,631 persons by 2041, a total increase of approximately 10.6% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Greenwood - Warwick when compared nationally

Greenwood-Warwick has recorded approximately 74 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 371 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.1 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $170,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen around $19.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Greenwood-Warwick shows 64.0% higher development activity per person. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

Recent construction comprises approximately 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 366 people per approval, Greenwood-Warwick indicates a mature market. Looking ahead, Greenwood-Warwick is expected to grow by approximately 1,574 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Greenwood - Warwick has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Warwick Quarter, Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, Warwick Quarter Mixed-Use Development, and Glengarry Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Greenwood - Warwick shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Greenwood-Warwick has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025, which is 0.7% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

The area experienced an employment growth of 4.3% over the past year. As of June 2025, 8,267 residents were in work and workforce participation was on par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 5.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Greenwood-Warwick. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Greenwood-Warwick's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years. These figures are illustrative extrapolations based on national trends and do not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Greenwood - Warwick is higher than average nationally. The median income is $56,944 and the average income stands at $69,003. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $65,030 (median) and $78,801 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Greenwood - Warwick cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.1% of residents (4,769 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Greenwood-Warwick's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwood-Warwick stood at 38.1%, similar to Perth metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (46.0%) or rented (15.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Greenwood-Warwick's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 75.7% of all households, including 33.8% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.3%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

University qualification levels in Greenwood-Warwick are at 28.1%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 25.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.7%), secondary (7.9%), and tertiary (4.6%). There are eight schools operating within Greenwood-Warwick, educating approximately 3,124 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational provision is split between four primary and four secondary institutions. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Greenwood-Warwick has 100 active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 32 individual routes operating in total, providing 6,275 weekly passenger trips combined.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent; residents live an average of 199 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 896 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Greenwood - Warwick's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Greenwood-Warwick residents exhibit relatively positive health outcomes with common conditions seen across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% (~7978 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.2%) and asthma (7.8%). About 68.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. Around 20.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (~3075 people). Health outcomes among seniors exceed averages, surpassing those of the general population.

Greenwood - Warwick was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenwood-Warwick has a higher linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 11.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 29.8% of Greenwood-Warwick's population is foreign-born. Christianity is the predominant religion in Greenwood-Warwick, practiced by 47.9% of its inhabitants.

Notably, Judaism, comprising 0.2% of Greenwood-Warwick's population, is more prevalent than the regional average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.3%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (9.0%). Some ethnic groups show significant deviations: Welsh at 0.9%, South African at 1.0%, and New Zealand at 1.1% in Greenwood-Warwick, compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 1.8%, and 0.9% respectively.

Greenwood - Warwick's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Greenwood-Warwick has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Greenwood-Warwick has a notably higher proportion of the 75-84 age group (8.6% locally) but a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds (11.0%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 6.3% to 8.6%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.6% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 12.7% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Greenwood-Warwick's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 541 people (43%), growing from 1,273 to 1,815. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.