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Greenacre vs Rookwood

Name: Greenacre vs Rookwood — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.3 km apart · Greenacre profile · Rookwood profile

Greenacre Rookwood

Greenacre is a populous residential area, while Rookwood (NSW) is sparsely populated. The two neighbours differ sharply in age and income; Greenacre is much younger with a typical resident aged 33, whereas Rookwood (NSW) is far older at 51. Typical weekly personal income is far higher in Rookwood (NSW) at $824 compared to $495 in Greenacre. Greenacre is also more walkable, with 97.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while that figure is 0.0% in Rookwood (NSW).

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical household income, with Rookwood (NSW) at $1,874 and Greenacre a little below at $1,449. They are also similar in their drive times to the city, both taking around 17 to 18 minutes. While Greenacre has a much larger population, Rookwood (NSW) has a far higher number of public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 18 yrs older in Rookwood Population: 26,311 larger in Greenacre People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Greenacre Personal income: $329 higher in Rookwood Rent: $177 higher in Greenacre

Demographics & Identity

Population in Greenacre in Rookwood +26,311 larger in Greenacre gap widening

26,314 91st pct 3 2nd pct

Median age in Greenacre in Rookwood +18 yrs older in Rookwood gap narrowing

33 yrs 11th pct 51 yrs 74th pct

Age structure

22.2% Older adults (45–64) +111.1 pts ▸ 133.3%

24.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%

23.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%

15.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

14.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

50.3% Married +16.3 pts ▸ 66.7%

33.1% Never married ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%

7.2% Divorced ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

5.3% Widowed ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Separated ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

52.9% Australia +47.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.2% Vietnam ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% China ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.4% India ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Italy ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% England ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

13.4% Australian +86.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

7.5% English ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

4.2% Italian ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

4.2% Chinese ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.1% Greek ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.9% Indian ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.7% Vietnamese ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Irish ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Scottish ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% German ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

26.7% English only +73.3 pts ▸ 100.0%

38.7% Arabic ◂ +38.7 pts 0.0%

2.8% Vietnamese ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.7% Greek ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.5% Cantonese ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.5% Mandarin ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

34.1% Christianity +165.9 pts ▸ 200.0%

46.8% Islam ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%

8.5% Not stated ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

6.9% No religion ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

2.2% Buddhism ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Hinduism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Greenacre in Rookwood

1.43 17th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Greenacre in Rookwood +29 more in Greenacre

80 97th pct 51 92nd pct

Avg size in Greenacre in Rookwood +124 larger in Rookwood

542 77th pct 666 88th pct

ICSEA in Greenacre in Rookwood +20 higher in Rookwood

1,035 73rd pct 1,055 80th pct

Highest year of school

14.9% Year 10 +51.7 pts ▸ 66.7%

58.4% Year 12 ◂ +58.4 pts 0.0%

14.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

3.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Greenacre in Rookwood +$329 higher in Rookwood gap narrowing

$495 12th pct $824 62nd pct

Household income in Greenacre in Rookwood +$425 higher in Rookwood gap narrowing

$1,449 44th pct $1,874 69th pct

Family income in Greenacre in Rookwood +$228 higher in Rookwood

$1,646 35th pct $1,874 49th pct

Household income distribution

27.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%

27.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%

20.1% Under $650 ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%

9.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

8.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.4% Under $650 ◂ +53.4 pts 0.0%

25.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

10.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

1.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Other condition ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

6.4% Diabetes ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

6.2% Arthritis ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.7% Asthma ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

5.0% Mental health ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

3.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.7% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.1% None +131.9 pts ▸ 200.0%

14.5% One condition ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%

4.5% Two conditions ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.4% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Greenacre in Rookwood +144 larger in Greenacre

144 86th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Greenacre in Rookwood

24 yrs 43rd pct —

Median income in Greenacre in Rookwood

$459 26th pct —

Household income in Greenacre in Rookwood

$1,174 26th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Greenacre in Rookwood +0.9 larger in Greenacre gap widening

3.4 93rd pct 2.5 50th pct

Family composition

71.4% Couples with children +128.6 pts ▸ 200.0%

16.3% One-parent families ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

11.6% Couples without children ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

20.6% 2 people ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

18.7% 1 person ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%

16.9% 4 people ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%

15.8% 3 people ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

14.3% 6 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

13.8% 5 people ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Greenacre in Rookwood +$177 higher in Greenacre gap widening

$420 86th pct $243 38th pct

Mortgage in Greenacre in Rookwood

$2,275 85th pct —

People / bedroom in Greenacre in Rookwood +0.30 higher in Greenacre gap steady

1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.4% Rented +67.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

33.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%

30.0% Owned outright ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% Other tenure ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

63.1% Separate house ◂ +63.1 pts 0.0%

29.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%

7.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%

26.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%

13.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

10.2% 5 or more ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

5.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

31.7% $350–$549 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%

22.2% Under $200 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%

20.0% $550–$749 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%

14.9% $200–$349 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

5.9% $750 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Greenacre in Rookwood +122 more in Greenacre

144 91st pct 22 86th pct

Stops/1k in Greenacre in Rookwood +7,327.86 more in Rookwood

5.47 79th pct 7,333.33 100th pct

Departures/1k in Greenacre in Rookwood +1,022,930.4 more in Rookwood

1,403.0 88th pct 1,024,333.3 100th pct

PT routes in Greenacre in Rookwood +5 more in Greenacre

8 86th pct 3 79th pct

Stop walk in Greenacre in Rookwood +2 longer in Rookwood

1 0th pct 3 21st pct

Drive to city in Greenacre in Rookwood +1 longer in Greenacre

18 15th pct 17 14th pct

Reach 30 min in Greenacre in Rookwood +62,123 more in Greenacre

62,126 87th pct 3 43rd pct

Reach 45 min in Greenacre in Rookwood +202,760 more in Greenacre

212,016 87th pct 9,256 40th pct

Transit to city in Greenacre in Rookwood +2 longer in Rookwood

72 77th pct 74 80th pct

How people get to work

1.5% Walked +73.5 pts ▸ 75.0%

42.3% Car (driver) ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%

28.8% Worked at home ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%

4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Train ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%

31.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.5 pts 0.0%

14.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

9.3% No vehicle ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

9.1% 4 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

4.5% Other services +70.5 pts ▸ 75.0%

13.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

11.6% Retail trade ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

9.8% Construction ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

9.4% Education & training ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

7.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

6.7% Professional & technical ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

5.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

5.0% Manufacturing ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

4.6% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

3.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.5% Professionals ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%

16.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

12.1% Managers ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

11.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

9.5% Sales workers ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

9.4% Community & personal service ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

8.3% Labourers ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Greenacre in Rookwood +3.0 higher in Greenacre

7.4 94th pct 4.4 80th pct

Types ≤15 min in Greenacre in Rookwood +1.8 more in Greenacre

7.2 96th pct 5.4 85th pct

15-min city in Greenacre in Rookwood +17.5 pts higher in Greenacre

98.8% 99th pct 81.3% 89th pct

Walk to shops in Greenacre in Rookwood +97.4 pts higher in Greenacre

97.4% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Greenacre in Rookwood +6.2 pts higher in Greenacre

99.9% 100th pct 93.8% 85th pct

Walk to school in Greenacre in Rookwood +16.6 pts higher in Greenacre

97.8% 98th pct 81.3% 86th pct

Walk to a park in Greenacre in Rookwood +6.2 pts higher in Greenacre

100.0% 99th pct 93.8% 82nd pct

Walk to health in Greenacre in Rookwood +17.8 pts higher in Rookwood

63.5% 88th pct 81.3% 94th pct

Amenities/1k in Greenacre in Rookwood +8,990.5 more in Rookwood

9.5 40th pct 9,000.0 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Greenacre in Rookwood +32 higher in Rookwood

221 91st pct 253 93rd pct

Mean slope in Greenacre in Rookwood +9.1 pts higher in Rookwood

4.7% 38th pct 13.7% 90th pct

Compare Greenacre with nearby areas

Mount Lewis Chullora Strathfield South Wiley Park Lakemba Belfield Punchbowl Rookwood

Compare Rookwood with nearby areas

Homebush West Lidcombe Chullora Berala Strathfield Strathfield South Homebush Greenacre

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Greenacre vs Rookwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11763/greenacre/vs/SAL13409/rookwood