Greenfields (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside validated address updates from Districts post-Census, the suburb of Greenfields has a population of approximately 11,130 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,261 residents (12.8%) from the 9,869 citizens recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from a resident base of 11,011, estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 144 validated new addresses established after the Census. The suburb of Greenfields has a density of 1,113 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with typical benchmarks across Districts locations. The suburb of Greenfields's 12.8% expansion rate post-2021 Census outpaced the national metric of 9.3%, positioning the suburb of Greenfields as a key growth spot within the region. Population gains were largely driven by domestic interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 72.0% of total demographic growth in recent times.

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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a key role, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.6% and a 7.9% increase in local employment over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,319, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.4% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%. Workforce participation is relatively low, standing at 49.7% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate only 5.6% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to the financial year 2023 ATO statistics, personal incomes in the area sit below the national average. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $44,784 and an average income of $63,152, compared to Greater Perth metrics of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $49,679 for the median and $70,055 for the average. Census 2021 data places local household, family, and individual incomes between the 3rd and 6th percentiles across Australia. The largest cohort of taxpayers, representing 31.8% or 3,539 individuals, earns weekly incomes of $400 - 799, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the - tier is largest at . The fact that of the community earns under weekly highlights economic vulnerability. Housing costs represent a significant burden, leaving just of income disposable, which ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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Census records indicate the local housing profile consists of 77.5% detached houses and 22.5% semi-detached, apartment, or alternative dwellings, compared to a metro split of 77.8% and 22.1% respectively. Homeownership rates are high at 35.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 38.2% and rented properties making up 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,387, and the median weekly rent was $295, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise 64.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 20.8%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single-parent households at 14.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.7% of households, with lone person households representing 33.0% and group housing comprising 2.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Attainment levels present local challenges, as university graduation rates stand at 9.8%, well below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 7.5%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widely held, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 32.5%.

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Public transport networks include 78 active bus stops operating locally. These locations are served by 9 routes, providing a total of 886 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 273 meters from the closest stop. As a residential community, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode at 84% and trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, below the metropolitan average. A lower rate of 5.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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The region shows significant public health needs based on mortality figures and chronic disease rates affecting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 5,817 individuals. This is lower than the Greater Perth average of 59.0%.

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Cultural diversity indicators are below the national average, with Australian-born residents accounting for 76.1% of the population, citizens representing 86.7%, and English-only speakers at home making up 93.7%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.8% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is within Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The local median age of 47 years is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 cohort has a strong presence at 11.6% of the population, compared to the national average of 6.1%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the cohort aged 85+ grew from 5.1% to 6.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.2% to 9.7%. Projections to 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 45%, adding people to reach . Seniors aged + will account for of local population growth, highlighting aging trends, while the to and to age brackets are projected to decline.

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Greenfields currently has an estimated 534 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 317 children aged 0-2 and 211 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 467 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,045. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.