Greenway (ACT)

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According to evaluations of official demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses since the Census, the suburb of Greenway has an estimated population of 5,996 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,867 people (45.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count was 4,129 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population baseline of 5,565 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS release of ERP figures, supplemented by 883 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,129 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical figures observed across locations analyzed. The 45.2% expansion in the suburb of Greenway since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.4%) as well as the broader territory, positioning it as a primary driver of growth locally. This expansion was majorly fueled by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the net population gains lately, though other components such as international migration and natural increase also made positive contributions.

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Greenway has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential service fields and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,201, while the unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and labor force participation is close to the territory average of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 10.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to tax data from financial year 2023, Greenway features incomes that exceed the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb have a median income of $65,325 and an average income of $72,086, compared to territory-wide figures of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $72,145 for the median and $79,612 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings ranked in the 90th percentile nationally ($1,197 weekly), whereas household incomes sat at the 56th percentile. The largest income group contains 42.5% of local taxpayers (2,548 people) earning between $1,500 - which is comparable to the wider region where fall into this range. Although housing costs consume of earnings, strong overall incomes place disposable resources in the th percentile, and the area ranks in the th decile for socio-economic advantage.

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At the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 2.6% separate houses and 97.4% alternative dwellings like apartments and townhouses, compared to the Australian Capital Territory averages of 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Greenway was lower than the territory average at 23.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.9%) or tenants (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,625 was lower than the territory average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $450, matching the territory average of $450. On a national level, mortgage payments in Greenway are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 52.8% of all households, which includes couples with children at 13.4%, couples without children at 28.0%, and single-parent households at 10.4%. The remaining 47.2% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 43.4% and group households representing 3.9%. The median household size of 1.9 residents is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Greenway is high, with 41.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 31.1% in the SA3 region. This educational profile positions the workforce well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.7% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.8%) or certificates (18.2%).

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Public transport services in Greenway include 29 active stops offering bus connections. These stops support 73 different routes that combine to provide 6,426 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is high, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most commuters travel outside the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 74%, followed by walking at 16% and buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 cars per household, which is lower than the territory average. A relatively low 10.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health analyses indicate notable challenges in Greenway, with the occurrence of common chronic illnesses apparent across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a high rate of private health insurance held by approximately 56% of the population (~3,337 people). This compares to a rate of 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

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Cultural diversity in Greenway is high compared to most areas, with 32.5% of residents born outside Australia and 25.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 39.4% of the population. There is also a notable concentration of residents practicing Hinduism at 10.1%, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

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The median age in Greenway is 36 years, which is close to the territory average of 35 years and slightly lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the territory, Greenway has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (24.8%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (6.7%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest estimates, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 14.3% to 15.7% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort rose from 5.4% to 6.7%. Meanwhile, the 65 to group decreased from to , and the to cohort fell from to . Projections for suggest further changes, with the to age group expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach .

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Greenway currently has an estimated 371 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 221 children aged 0-2 and 148 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 63% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 39% by 2041 (to approximately 515 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 321. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.