# Greta

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Cessnock › 2334, NSW

Area: 21 km²

A noticeably young population defines Greta, where the typical resident is just 33 years old. This community is shaped by a high proportion of children and families, with 23.3% of people under 15 and many more living in large households. It is a place where nearly 10% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the state and national figures. Situated in New South Wales, Greta is a predominantly residential area of detached houses and growing families.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is much younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 33 and a low percentage of seniors. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,349 | +34.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 33 yrs | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 9.5% | +71.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.8% | +32.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 23.3% | -9.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.3% | +25.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 30.5%, Children (0–14) 23.3%, Older adults (45–64) 21.4%, Youth (15–24) 12.9%, Seniors (65+) 11.8%

**Marital status** — Married 44.2%, Never married 39.6%, Divorced 9.6%, Separated 3.6%, Widowed 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.3% | +1.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 89.0%, England 1.5%, New Zealand 0.9%, Vietnam 0.4%, India 0.4%, South Africa 0.3%, China 0.2%, Philippines 0.1%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 45.1%, English 42.1%, Irish 11.1%, Scottish 11.0%, German 5.4%, Italian 1.5%, Dutch 1.2%, Indian 1.0%, Chinese 0.6%, Filipino 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Greek 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for 93.6% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, though a small number of residents speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.2% | +23.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.6% | +301.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 93.6%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Hindi 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Italian 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%

## Religion

A little over half of the community identifies as Christian. About 41.3% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.3% | +112.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.5%, No religion 41.3%, Not stated 3.9%, Buddhism 0.5%, Islam 0.4%, Other religions 0.2%, Hinduism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 33.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.7% | +38.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 8.4% | +75.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.28 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 3 | — |
| Average school size | 367 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 965 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 37.8%, Year 12 33.7%, Year 9 or below 14.9%, Year 11 9.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 56.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.4%, Bachelor degree 11.5%, Certificate I / II 3.4%, Postgraduate degree 2.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 26.5%, Management & commerce 15.7%, Health 10.4%, Society & culture 9.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.3%, Education 6.7%, Architecture & building 5.6%, Agriculture & environment 2.8%, Creative arts 1.9%, Information technology 1.4%, Natural & physical sciences 0.9%

## Income

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure, and the area has a higher proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $803 | +58.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,929 | +45.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,207 | +49.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 21.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.2%, $650–$1,499 25.7%, Under $650 12.4%, $3,000–$3,999 12.2%, $4,000 or more 9.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.8%, $650–$1,499 33.8%, $1,500–$2,999 19.1%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Health & Disability

A higher proportion of people report long-term health conditions compared to the state, including mental health conditions, which are much more common here than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.4% | +29.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.7%, Asthma 10.7%, Arthritis 9.6%, Other condition 7.6%, Diabetes 5.6%, Heart disease 4.0%, Lung condition 2.4%, Cancer 2.4%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 60.9%, One condition 22.4%, Two conditions 6.5%, Three or more 3.5%

## Community Participation

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 34.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 9.9% | -3.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.3% | +11.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 34.3% | -6.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.3% | -10.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level. First Nations households earn well above the state and national figures, and their unemployment rate is lower than both.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 319 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 26.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $643 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,054 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.1% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes in Greta are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63% of families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.3% | -9.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 21.2% | +5.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.0%, Couples without children 22.1%, One-parent families 14.3%, Other families 0.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.3%, 1 person 21.2%, 4 people 19.2%, 3 people 16.9%, 5 people 8.6%, 6 or more 4.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 88.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. However, fewer people own their homes outright compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $360 | +20.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,755 | +1.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 19.8% | -5.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 24.8% | -16.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 95.9% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 88.4% | +5.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 53.6%, Owned outright 24.8%, Rented 19.8%, Not stated 1.0%, Other tenure 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 95.9%, Townhouse / semi-detached 3.6%, Flat or apartment 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 40.9%, 3 bedrooms 40.2%, 2 bedrooms 9.3%, 5 or more 7.3%, 1 bedroom 1.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 60.3%, $200–$349 33.2%, $550–$749 2.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 40.0%, $1,000–$1,799 35.0%, Under $1,000 12.1%, $3,000 or more 7.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential here, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport and very few homes have no vehicle. It is a long drive to the city, taking about 112 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.9% | -41.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 9.3% | +313.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.2% | -82.7% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.88 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 178.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 6 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 112 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 65.9%, Worked at home 9.3%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Walked 1.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.9%, 1 vehicle 26.8%, 3 vehicles 18.3%, 4 or more 12.9%, No vehicle 2.9%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 43.8% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 43.8% | +18.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.1% | -13.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, with a strong presence in mining, health care, and construction. Technical trades and machinery operation are the most common jobs.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | -29.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.5% | +11.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -8.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 14.2%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Construction 9.5%, Retail trade 9.4%, Accommodation & food 8.6%, Other services 5.7%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Education & training 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Administrative & support 5.1%, Public administration & safety 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 21.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 16.4%, Community & personal service 13.2%, Labourers 11.6%, Professionals 10.6%, Sales workers 8.9%, Clerical & administrative 8.8%, Managers 8.2%

## Walkability

The area has a walkability score of 4.1, which is well below the state average. While most people can walk to a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 62.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 55.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 68.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 48.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 88.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 9 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.7% | — |

## Schools serving Greta

3 schools, 1,101 students, average ICSEA 965.

By sector: Government 2, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 3

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greta Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 186 |
| Branxton Public School | Government | Primary | 4.9 km | 540 |
| Rosary Park Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 5.2 km | 375 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11784/greta