Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Greenway
5 km²
A population surge of 184% since 2011 has transformed Greenway into a rapidly growing community. It is now a highly transient and diverse area where 73.2% of residents have moved in within the last five years. The neighbourhood is mostly made up of young adults and professionals, which is reflected in the high proportion of people living alone. With a strong focus on walkability and a dense mix of apartments, it serves as a modern, urban hub within the ACT.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area younger than the national average. While children under 15 are well below the national figure at 10.9%, the number of seniors has risen to 18.6% since 2011.
A high proportion of people were born overseas (31.1%), which is well above the national figure. This diversity is led by residents with English, Australian, and Indian ancestry.
Language diversity is high, with 23.9% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, very few residents speak little or no English (1.8%).
About 40.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2011. Other significant groups include Christians (36.6%) and Hindus (9.4%).
The community is highly qualified, with 37.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 73%.
Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,197, which is well above the national figure. Higher earners are common here, with 16.7% of people earning over $2,000 a week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 12.9%, well above the national average.
Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas. The community has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.4% of residents having served, which is a little above the national figure.
First Nations residents in the area have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. They also show high education levels, with 62.2% completing Year 12.
Living arrangements are unique here, with 43.4% of people living alone, far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home is small, containing only 1.9 people.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments (63.2%), with very few separate houses. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.
Public transport is highly accessible, with a walk to the nearest stop taking only 3 minutes. This helps explain why 8.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.
Greenway is a very mobile community, with 73.2% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 16.7% of the population.
Full-time employment is very high at 71.4%, far above the national average. Many residents work in public administration and safety (32.7%) or healthcare and social assistance (14.7%).
The area is considered advantaged overall, ranking in the top 20% for both general advantage and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been exceptionally high at 35.7%.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 833mm, which is a little below the ACT average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.4. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport.