Greenhills Beach
Greenhills Beach stands out for a weekly household income of $4,704, placing it at the 99.8th percentile nationally, while just 5.0% of residents rent. Its 1,375 residents occupy only 0.39 square kilometres, creating a density of 3,497.8 people per square kilometre, but the housing stock is entirely separate houses and 96.6% have four or more bedrooms. The median age is 37, and couples with children account for 77.2% of families, helping explain the strong demand for large homes and the mortgage-heavy tenure profile. Compared with nearby Cronulla and Woolooware, Greenhills Beach reads as a smaller, high-income, low-rental enclave, with 50.8% working from home and only 0.5% using public transport. Its household income sits far above the national position, but the premium housing format narrows entry options.
Local council: Sutherland
Population
1,375
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$4,704/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
For buyers, Greenhills Beach is primarily a large-home market: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 96.6% contain four or more bedrooms. The typical mortgage commitment is $4,000 per month, while the mortgage-to-income ratio is 19.6%, lower than the rent-to-income ratio of 34.5%. Ownership is strongly leveraged, with 64.7% of households paying a mortgage and 30.3% owning outright, compared with only 5.0% renting. That structure reflects a family-oriented area where high household earnings support substantial borrowing, but it also limits affordable entry points. Compared with smaller-home options in Cronulla or Woolooware, buyers should expect less product choice and greater exposure to detached-house pricing.
For Buyers
For buyers, Greenhills Beach is primarily a large-home market: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 96.6% contain four or more bedrooms. The typical mortgage commitment is $4,000 per month, while the mortgage-to-income ratio is 19.6%, lower than the rent-to-income ratio of 34.5%. Ownership is strongly leveraged, with 64.7% of households paying a mortgage and 30.3% owning outright, compared with only 5.0% renting. That structure reflects a family-oriented area where high household earnings support substantial borrowing, but it also limits affordable entry points. Compared with smaller-home options in Cronulla or Woolooware, buyers should expect less product choice and greater exposure to detached-house pricing.
For Investors
Greenhills Beach is a tightly held, owner-occupier market rather than a broad rental precinct. Only 5.0% of households rent, while the advertised weekly rent is $1,625 and vacancy is 2.2%. This combination can support strong rent levels because suitable detached homes are scarce, although the small tenant base may make leasing more dependent on property quality and timing than in a higher-rental suburb. Ten development matters were recorded over 12 months, with examples including dwelling alterations, additions and swimming-pool work rather than a large apartment pipeline. Compared with landlord-oriented markets, the low rental share points to thinner tenant depth, while household income of $4,704 per week and a 99.8th percentile position support demand from affluent professional households.
Development Activity
Total DAs
56
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+125.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Greenhills Beach has a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national comparison, and a household size of 3.7 people, 1.2 above the national level. Families with children account for 77.2% of families, while couples without children represent 19.7%, giving the suburb a clear family concentration. University qualification attainment is 48.5%, or 18.4 percentage points above the national comparison, while the overseas-born share is 18.7%, 2.9 points below it. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 505, 169 and 132 respectively, with Italian ancestry at 110. Christianity accounts for 878 residents and no religion for 438. Compared with nearby Cronulla, the population is smaller and more family-focused, with 80.3% staying at the same address and turnover of 19.7%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Greenhills Beach has an unusually consistent housing form: 100.0% of occupied dwellings are separate houses, with 96.6% containing four or more bedrooms and 2.3% containing three bedrooms. Tenure is concentrated among mortgaged owners, at 64.7%, followed by outright owners at 30.3% and renters at only 5.0%. The average monthly mortgage is $4,000, but mortgage costs equal 19.6% of household income, lower than the 34.5% rent-to-income measure. This suggests that high earnings, rather than low housing costs, are helping households carry large properties. Compared with more mixed housing markets around Cronulla and Woolooware, the lack of apartments or semi-detached stock reduces choice for downsizers, renters and first-home buyers.
Mortgage / mo
$4,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $1,625.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,250 · units $745
HH Size
3.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,373
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.2%
Unoccupied
8
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
34.5% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
77.2%
Couples with children
19.7%
Couples, no children
3.9%
Single parent
356
Total families
Economy & Employment
Greenhills Beach has a highly educated and active workforce. Professional and technical industries lead at 14.0%, or 75 workers, ahead of Construction and Healthcare at 13.1% and 70 workers each. Education accounts for 9.7%, or 52 workers, while Finance contributes 9.0%, or 48 workers. The largest occupations are Professionals at 208 and Managers at 201, followed by Clerical and Administrative workers at 102. Labour-force participation is 76.3%, with 785 people in the labour force and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Full-time employment accounts for 438 workers and part-time employment for 254. Professional employment sits above the trade-oriented component because the local economy is linked to higher-skilled services, while 50.8% working from home reinforces demand for spacious detached housing.
Unemployment
1.8%
Labour Force
785
Unemployed
14
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.8%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
76.3%
Employed
771
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.5%
Postgraduate
14.0%
Born Overseas
18.7%
Dwellings
368
Transport to Work
Greenhills Beach suits residents who value a coastal detached-home setting and can manage car-based travel. Public transport is used by only 0.5% of residents, compared with 44.8% who drive a car, while 1.3% walk or cycle to work. Work-from-home participation is high at 50.8%, which reduces the daily impact of limited transit and helps explain demand for large four-plus-bedroom homes. The suburb covers 0.39 square kilometres and has a density of 3,497.8 people per square kilometre, so local trips are compact even though commuting patterns are car-oriented. Community participation includes 15.8% volunteering, and 1.6% need assistance. Compared with a transit-led inner suburb, Greenhills Beach offers lower public-transport reliance but greater dependence on private vehicles and careful school-zone planning.
Drive
44.8%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
50.8%
Growth Outlook
Greenhills Beach's current growth signals point to a settled, tightly held market rather than rapid turnover. The suburb has 1,375 residents, 80.3% stayed at the same address, and turnover is 19.7%, so most households remain in place. Ten development matters were recorded over 12 months, with visible examples including dwelling alterations, additions and swimming-pool work rather than a large new estate. That pattern is consistent with a mature detached-home area where change is more likely to come from renovations and household turnover than broad subdivision. Compared with higher-turnover markets, the 80.3% retention rate indicates a more established base, while 10 matters is enough to show ongoing reinvestment but not evidence of a construction surge.
Population trend: Sutherland council area
Greenhills Beach sits in the Sutherland council area. These are the council area's residents, not Greenhills Beach's.
Residents 2025
241,327
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Greenhills Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenhills Beach a good suburb to live in?
Greenhills Beach suits households seeking large detached homes, a family setting and high work-from-home flexibility. It has 1,375 residents, 100.0% separate houses and 50.8% working from home. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, the main trade-off is that only 0.5% use public transport and 44.8% drive to work.
What is the median house price in Greenhills Beach?
Use recent settled sales to establish the current median, especially because the suburb is dominated by high-value detached housing. Greenhills Beach has 100.0% separate houses and 96.6% of homes contain four or more bedrooms. Compared with smaller-home markets, the bedroom mix can materially shift the median and makes direct comparisons with apartments less useful.
What schools are in Greenhills Beach?
No in-suburb schools are identified, so families should check nearby Cronulla and Woolooware options against the exact address and enrolment zone. Travel planning matters because 44.8% of residents drive to work, compared with only 0.5% using public transport. The suburb has 1,375 residents and a compact area of 0.39 square kilometres.
Is Greenhills Beach safe?
Check recent NSW Police incident information and visit the area at different times before deciding. Greenhills Beach records 1.6% of residents needing assistance and 15.8% volunteering, but those measures are not a crime rate. Compare current local incidents with nearby Cronulla and Woolooware rather than relying on the suburb's affluent income position alone.
Is Greenhills Beach good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking high-rent detached housing, with weekly rent of $1,625 and vacancy of 2.2%. However, only 5.0% of households rent, so the tenant pool is smaller than in a typical rental suburb. Ten development matters in 12 months indicate ongoing reinvestment, while the 99.8th percentile household-income position supports affluent tenant demand.
How is Greenhills Beach's population changing?
The current population is 1,375, with 80.3% of residents staying at the same address and turnover of 19.7%. That indicates a relatively stable base compared with higher-churn areas. Ten development matters over 12 months, mainly involving alterations and additions, point to gradual renewal of existing homes rather than a large new residential release.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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