# Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Cumberland › 2145, NSW

Area: 7 km²

A typical day in Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) often involves working from home, as more than 40% of the workforce does so. This is a prosperous family community where large, mostly detached houses are the norm and children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas. It is a multicultural hub with a high percentage of residents born overseas, which helps explain why over 42% of people use a language other than English at home.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is notably young, with 22.1% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, it has a lower proportion of seniors and very few people in de facto relationships compared to similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 10,893 | — |
| Median age | 38 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.1% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.4% | — |
| Children under 15 | 22.1% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.4% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 27.6%, Older adults (45–64) 23.0%, Children (0–14) 22.1%, Seniors (65+) 15.4%, Youth (15–24) 12.1%

**Marital status** — Married 55.9%, Never married 29.4%, Divorced 6.1%, Widowed 5.8%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

This is a diverse community where 37.4% of people were born overseas, which is well above the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Indian, Italian, and Chinese.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 37.4% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 59.0%, India 5.7%, Philippines 2.6%, China 1.8%, New Zealand 1.5%, England 1.0%, Italy 0.8%, Vietnam 0.6%, South Africa 0.3%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 18.0%, English 14.1%, Indian 9.0%, Italian 6.1%, Chinese 6.0%, Irish 5.0%, Filipino 4.2%, Scottish 3.0%, Greek 2.5%, German 1.4%, Vietnamese 1.0%, Dutch 0.4%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 42.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Arabic, Hindi, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 42.3% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.3% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 52.3%, Arabic 8.4%, Hindi 2.9%, Mandarin 2.1%, Greek 1.8%, Cantonese 1.6%, Tagalog 1.4%, Italian 1.1%, Punjabi 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.7%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is common here, and the proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest at this level, sitting at 14.6%, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 14.6% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 58.8%, No religion 14.6%, Hinduism 9.1%, Islam 8.6%, Not stated 5.7%, Buddhism 1.8%, Other religions 1.4%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-qualified, with 63.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.8% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | — |
| Schools | 2 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.83 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 53 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,670 | — |
| Average school size | 835 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,013 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.8%, Year 10 17.0%, Year 9 or below 9.5%, Year 11 3.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.9%, Certificate III / IV 20.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.3%, Postgraduate degree 11.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.9%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 26.6%, Engineering & related 13.2%, Society & culture 9.7%, Health 8.2%, Education 7.7%, Information technology 5.7%, Architecture & building 4.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.2%, Natural & physical sciences 3.4%, Creative arts 2.9%, Agriculture & environment 0.9%

## Income

Incomes are significantly higher than typical areas; 35.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,339 is well above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $894 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,339 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,559 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 35.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 28.5%, $650–$1,499 19.5%, $4,000 or more 19.1%, $3,000–$3,999 16.1%, Under $650 11.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.6%, $650–$1,499 29.1%, $1,500–$2,999 21.8%, $3,000 or more 4.9%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthy, with the rate of long-term health conditions (22.3%) and mental health conditions (5.0%) being much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.2% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.0%, Arthritis 6.7%, Asthma 6.1%, Diabetes 5.4%, Mental health 5.0%, Heart disease 3.2%, Cancer 2.4%, Lung condition 0.9%, Dementia 0.9%, Stroke 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.5%, One condition 15.7%, Two conditions 4.6%, Three or more 2.1%

## Community Participation

More people here spend their time caring for children unpaid (29.9%) than in most areas, while the proportion of volunteers is much lower than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 9.5% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.8% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.9% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.7% | — |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small, but those who are present see much higher typical personal and household incomes compared to the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 117 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 53.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $816 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,062 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are typically large, with 3.1 people per household, which is higher than in most areas. 70% of families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | — |
| One-parent families | 12.7% | — |
| People living alone | 14.9% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 70.0%, Couples without children 16.5%, One-parent families 12.7%, Other families 0.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 26.0%, 4 people 24.0%, 3 people 19.5%, 1 person 14.9%, 5 people 9.7%, 6 or more 5.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses are very common (82.8%), and 86.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, this comes with higher costs, as typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |
| Households renting | 21.7% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 29.4% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 82.8% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.3% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 44.5%, Owned outright 29.4%, Rented 21.7%, Other tenure 3.0%, Not stated 1.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 82.8%, Flat or apartment 10.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 6.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 39.0%, 3 bedrooms 36.1%, 5 or more 11.1%, 2 bedrooms 10.4%, 1 bedroom 1.9%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 46.3%, $550–$749 35.9%, $200–$349 6.6%, Under $200 4.4%, $750 or more 2.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 34.8%, $3,000 or more 33.7%, $1,000–$1,799 15.7%, Under $1,000 9.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 44.9% of homes having two vehicles and very few people using public transport to commute. This is consistent with a high 40.6% of people working from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.4% | — |
| People working from home | 40.6% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.2% | — |
| Public transport stops | 51 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.68 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,295.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 9 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 26 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 10,893 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 10,930 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 40.6%, Car (driver) 36.6%, Car (passenger) 2.9%, Train 0.8%, Walked 0.8%, Bus 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.9%, 1 vehicle 31.5%, 3 vehicles 13.2%, 4 or more 7.0%, No vehicle 3.4%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (29.7%) compared to the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.7% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.1% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.0%, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national figure at 4.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 59.2% | — |
| Employed full-time | 60.0% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Education & training 9.6%, Retail trade 9.2%, Finance & insurance 8.3%, Construction 7.7%, Professional & technical 7.4%, Manufacturing 7.0%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Accommodation & food 4.3%, Wholesale trade 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Other services 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Arts & recreation 1.0%, Mining 0.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.0%, Clerical & administrative 18.4%, Managers 16.3%, Technicians & trades 10.6%, Community & personal service 7.7%, Sales workers 7.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.2%, Labourers 5.3%

## Economy & Advantage

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and the top 10% for access to money and resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,067 | — |
| Population estimate | 11,324 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 3.8% | — |
| Businesses | 1,063 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives significantly more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,022mm recorded.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,022 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 24.8 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.3 | — |

## Walkability

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, though far fewer are within walking distance of health services compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 87.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 64.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 96.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 85.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 36.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 169 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.7% | — |

## Schools serving Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)

53 schools, 32,019 students, average ICSEA 1,031.

By sector: Government 35, Catholic 14, Independent 4

By type: Primary 31, Secondary 16, Combined 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greystanes Public School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 540 |
| Beresford Road Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 580 |
| Widemere Public School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 169 |
| Greystanes High School | Government | Secondary | 1.3 km | 1,090 |
| St Paul's Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.5 km | 800 |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.7 km | 802 |
| Holroyd High School | Government | Secondary | 1.8 km | 547 |
| Ringrose Public School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 339 |
| Pendle Hill Public School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 309 |
| Ebenezer Christian College | Independent | Combined | 2.2 km | 140 |

## Areas within Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North)

[Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171501/12503171501) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 2](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171502/12503171502) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 3](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171503/12503171503) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 4](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171504/12503171504) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 5](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171505/12503171505) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 6](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171506/12503171506) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 7](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171507/12503171507) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 8](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171508/12503171508) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 9](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171509/12503171509) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 10](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171510/12503171510) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 11](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171511/12503171511) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 12](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171512/12503171512) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 13](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171513/12503171513) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 14](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171514/12503171514) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 15](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171515/12503171515) · [Pemulwuy - Greystanes (North) Block 16](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503171516/12503171516)

## Nearby areas

[Seven Hills - Prospect](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/116011626/seven-hills-prospect) · [Greystanes - South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031713/greystanes-south) · [Toongabbie - West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/116011627/toongabbie-west) · [Pendle Hill - Girraween](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041588/pendle-hill-girraween) · [Smithfield Industrial](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031486/smithfield-industrial) · [Wetherill Park Industrial](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/127021521/wetherill-park-industrial) · [Smithfield - Wetherill Park](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/127021519/smithfield-wetherill-park) · [Blacktown - South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/116011560/blacktown-south)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031715/pemulwuy-greystanes