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, as of August 2025, is approximately 14,851, reflecting an increase of 1,128 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 13,723. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 14,800 in June 2024 and 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,734 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Greenwood-Warwick's population growth rate of 8.2% since the census is within 0.4 percentage points of the national average (8.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 55.2%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Greenwood-Warwick is projected to increase by approximately 1,631 persons, recording a total gain of 10.6% over the 17 years.

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. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 371 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and two more approved so far in FY-26. On average, 2.1 new residents have been added per dwelling each year over these five years, indicating steady demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $304,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year has seen $19.4 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development activity relative to Greater Perth, where there is 64.0% more development activity per person. New development consists of 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 366 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area with a projected resident population increase to 1,580 by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Future projections show Greenwood - Warwick adding 1,580 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects that are expected to impact the area. Among these key projects are the Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, Warwick Quarter Mixed-Use Development, Glengarry Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Greenwood - Warwick exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Warwick-Greenwood has a skilled labour force with notable presence in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth in the area over this period was estimated at 4.3%. As of June 2025, 8,267 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction shows particularly high concentration with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 5.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population counts compared to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points in Warwick-Greenwood. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project five-year growth of 6.6% and ten-year growth of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Warwick-Greenwood's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Greenwood - Warwick had a median income among taxpayers of $56,944 and an average level of $69,003, both above the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively across Greater Perth. As of March 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% are approximately $63,555 for median income and $77,014 for average income. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Greenwood - Warwick cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 32.1% of the population (4,767 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenwood-Warwick was 38.1%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.0% and rented dwellings at 15.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure was $400, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Greenwood-Warwick's mortgage repayments are higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents are also higher at $400 versus 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 percent of all households, including 33.8 percent couples with children, 29.5 percent couples without children, and 11.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.3 percent, with lone person households at 21.7 percent and group households making up 2.5 percent of the total. 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 stand at 28.1%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (19.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 25.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education. Eight schools operate within Greenwood-Warwick, educating approximately 3,124 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, split between four primary and four secondary institutions. Note: for schools showing '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 operates 100 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 individual routes, facilitating 6,275 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 199 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 896 trips per day, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per 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

Health data for Greenwood-Warwick shows positive outcomes with common health conditions seen equally across young and old age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~7,974 people), compared to 59.3% in Greater Perth.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.2%) and asthma (7.8%). A total of 68.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.7% (~3,074 people) of the population. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population health metrics.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 11.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Greenwood-Warwick, comprising 47.9% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Greenwood-Warwick compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Greenwood-Warwick are English (30.3%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (9.0%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional figure of 1.1%, South African is at 1.0% versus 1.8%, and New Zealand is at 1.1% versus 0.9%.

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

Greenwood-Warwick has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Greenwood-Warwick at 8.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.3% to 8.6%, the 15-24 cohort has increased from 10.6% to 12.0%, and the 65-74 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Greenwood-Warwick's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to expand by 542 people (43%), reaching 1,815 from its current 1,272. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.