Greystanes (NSW)

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Based on assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address details verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Greystanes is projected to be approximately 23,197 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 314 residents (1.3%) from the 23,511 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using a resident base of 23,148, which was calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 58 new addresses verified since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,586 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by Districts. The primary driver of population gains in recent times has been overseas migration, representing approximately 66.0% of the growth.

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Greystanes possesses a skilled workforce across a range of sectors, featuring an unemployment rate of just 4.0% and an estimated annual job growth of 2.2%, according to statistical data aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, working residents numbered 11,398. The local unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, though the participation rate of 63.8% is notably lower than the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 41.4% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Greystanes earn a median income of $50,668 and an average income of $61,463. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $55,897 and an average of $67,806 as of March 2026. Census data places the median weekly household income at the 61st percentile ($1,930 weekly), whereas individual income ranks at the 36th percentile. The local income profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 30.8% of residents (7,144 people), closely matching the regional distribution where fall into this range. Housing costs account for of income, yet disposable income remains at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Greystanes consisted of 85.2% separate houses and 14.8% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses make up 55.9% and alternative dwellings constitute 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the suburb were high relative to the Sydney metro average, with outright owners representing 41.3% of households, while the rest were paying off a mortgage (37.8%) or renting (20.9%). The median mortgage payment of $2,452 per month exceeded the Sydney average of $2,427, and the median rent of $480 per week was higher than the regional median of $470. On a national level, housing costs are high, with local mortgage payments exceeding the Australian median of $1,863 and rents sitting above the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 82.6%, consisting of couples with children (43.9%), couples without children (24.4%), and single parents (13.2%). Non-family households comprise 17.4%, which includes single-person households at 16.0% and group houses at 1.4%. The median household size stands at 3.0 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.

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Educational profiles present some difficulties, with university graduation rates of 22.7% falling well below the 39.1% average for the SA4 region. This situation highlights potential areas for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent 16.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical qualifications are prominent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (21.8%).

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Public transit analysis indicates there are 197 transit stops in the suburb of Greystanes, consisting of various bus options. These stops support 50 separate routes, which combine to deliver 3,292 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 143 meters from their nearest stop. Being a residential area, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, and cars remain the primary transport mode for 90% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 41.4% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Based on Districts calculations of mortality and chronic disease rates, health outcomes in the suburb of Greystanes are better than average. Chronic condition prevalence is low across the general population and corresponds to national averages among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is somewhat low, representing approximately 51% of the population (~11,890 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Greystanes has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.2% of residents born outside Australia and 41.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 70.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of Greystanes is 39 years, which is slightly above the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and close to the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75 - 84 age bracket is overrepresented at 8.2%, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 11.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.7% to 8.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 14.0% to 12.6%. Long-term projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 65 to 74 cohort projected to increase by 26% ( people), growing from to . Aging is a key trend, with residents aged and over accounting for of projected growth. Conversely, the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Greystanes currently has an estimated 1,391 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 823 children aged 0-2 and 549 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 1,295 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,553. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.