Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Greenacre - North

4 km²

A far higher proportion of people use another language at home in Greenacre - North than the national average. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 34 and children make up nearly 23% of the population. Most households are large and multi-generational, and the area is marked by a strong presence of Islamic and Christian faiths. It is a very walkable part of Greater Sydney with a high density of local services and a diverse, overseas-born population.

Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

Open map →
📍 Greenacre - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Explore Greenacre - North by topic

This is a notably young area, with a typical age of 34 and a children's population well above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is among the lowest for its level.

People born overseas make up 40.4% of the community, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, Chinese and Indian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 63.7% of people using another language at home—far above the national average. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 10.5% of residents speak little or no English.

The area is strongly religious, with Islam (43.8%) and Christianity (36.2%) being the primary faiths. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

While 57.8% of residents finished Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher are well below the state average at 20.5%. The area has a high number of school enrolments and some of the largest schools in its class.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,429, which is well below the state average. Typical personal weekly income is also far below the national figure at $496.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the rates of mental health conditions and long-term health conditions are both much lower than most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, falling well below the national figure. Similarly, fewer people here provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but a much higher proportion of these residents speak a First Nations language than in the rest of the state. Median personal income for this group is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, though one-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Renters make up 34.4% of households, which is higher than the state average. The area has fewer detached houses than most places, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with almost every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 10.6% of homes have no car, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health, retail, or construction.

The area has a high number of businesses but ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth since 2021 has been a little below the state average.

Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures for both the yearly maximum and minimum are around the middle for the state.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools and parks. This is far above the state average for most amenity types.

Areas within Greenacre - North

Nearby areas

Compare Greenacre - North with nearby areas

Related areas

Overlapping areas from other classifications.