Green Point (NSW)

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Green Point (Central Coast - NSW) is estimated to have a population of approximately 6,882 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population revisions and address validations by Districts since the Census. Compared to the 6,810 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 72 people (1.1%). The figure is calculated from the resident population of 6,882, determined by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 139 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 802 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by Districts. The post-census expansion of 1.1% in Green Point (Central Coast - NSW) is within 1.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (2.6%), demonstrating competitive growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 65.0% of the total population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly skilled, with strong representation in key public service sectors, a low jobless rate of 2.0%, and an estimated employment expansion of 3.7% over the prior year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,221, and the unemployment rate sat 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 57.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents (37.1%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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The median income for taxpayers in Green Point is $51,025 and the average income is $70,861, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003, based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $56,291 for median income and $78,174 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Green Point ranked between the 28th and 36th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the most common, accounting for 26.2% of residents (1,803 people), which is similar to the regional average of 30.9%. Residents retain 83.1% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile for housing affordability, while the SEIFA income index ranks the suburb in the th decile.

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The residential stock in Green Point at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.8% standalone houses and 14.2% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was high at 45.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (20.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,121 and the median weekly rent was $425, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. Nationally, local mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.

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Family households make up 72.1% of the local dwelling occupied space, consisting of couples with children at 30.4%, couples without children at 28.9%, and single parent households at 11.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 27.9%, with single-person households at 26.6% and group housing making up 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Local education statistics indicate that university graduation rates are relatively low, with 25.6% of residents holding a tertiary qualification compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Technical qualifications are common, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (24.3%).

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Public transport services in Green Point consist of buses operating across 66 active stops. These stops are served by 65 routes that provide a total of 1,756 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 126 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles serving as the main transport mode for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. Census data from 2021 indicates that a high proportion of residents (37.1%) worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health indicators in Green Point are generally close to national averages, with the prevalence of common medical conditions being typical overall, though higher than the national average among older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 55% of the population (~3,780 people) holding coverage, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The local population displays cultural diversity levels comparable to the wider region, with 78.2% of residents born in Australia, 91.5% holding citizenship, and 90.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 59.7% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 48 years in Green Point is higher than both the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The population is characterized by a high proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (11.8%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is small (5.7%) relative to Greater Sydney. This 75 - 84 cohort is also well above the national share of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 9.7% to 11.8% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 7.7% to 5.7% and the 85+ cohort decreased from to . Projections for indicate that the to group will experience the fastest growth at , adding residents to reach a total of . Older residents aged + are expected to account for of total population growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Green Point currently has an estimated 344 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 187 children aged 0-2 and 123 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 299 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 657. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.