Greenmount
The strongest signal in Greenmount is its established, older detached-home profile: 46 is 6.0 years above the national median age, while 94.2% of dwellings are separate houses. Its 2,666 residents live across 4.82 square kilometres at 553.5 people per square kilometre, giving it a more spacious feel than denser Midland and a profile closer to Boya and Helena Valley. Household income sits at the 58th percentile, but university attainment is 23.6%, 6.5 percentage points below the national figure. With unemployment at 3.9% and 80.7% driving to work, Greenmount suits buyers seeking settled housing and road access more than apartment living or car-free convenience.
Local council: Mundaring
Population
2,666
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,669/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Greenmount's buyer appeal centres on conventional family housing rather than a published median price point. Separate houses make up 94.2% of homes, with 48.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 40.6% containing 3 bedrooms, so households can target larger floorplans than in apartment-led locations. Mortgage repayments are listed at $1,800 per month, while mortgage costs equal 24.9% of household income and household income ranks at the 58th percentile. That combination points to moderate servicing pressure, although buyers should test current comparable sales, insurance and renovation costs before committing. The 45.1% mortgage-held share is higher than the 41.8% owned-outright share, indicating a substantial active buyer cohort.
For Buyers
Greenmount's buyer appeal centres on conventional family housing rather than a published median price point. Separate houses make up 94.2% of homes, with 48.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 40.6% containing 3 bedrooms, so households can target larger floorplans than in apartment-led locations. Mortgage repayments are listed at $1,800 per month, while mortgage costs equal 24.9% of household income and household income ranks at the 58th percentile. That combination points to moderate servicing pressure, although buyers should test current comparable sales, insurance and renovation costs before committing. The 45.1% mortgage-held share is higher than the 41.8% owned-outright share, indicating a substantial active buyer cohort.
For Investors
Greenmount is more an owner-occupier market than a high-turnover rental precinct. Only 11.3% of occupied dwellings are rented, compared with 41.8% owned outright and 45.1% held with a mortgage. The weekly rent is $345 and vacancy is 7.6%, so landlords should allow for a smaller tenant pool and test achievable rent against property condition rather than assume scarcity will lift returns. Development activity was 0 in the last 12 months, limiting a new-supply story. The established-area forecast points to 1.1% annual growth with Balanced migration, while rent growth of 25.0% supports the income case more strongly than a rapid redevelopment thesis.
Schools in Greenmount
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ST ANTHONY'S SCHOOL
GREENMOUNT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Greenmount's age profile is older than the national pattern: the median age is 46, or 6.0 years above national, and the forecast trajectory is Aging. English ancestry is the largest reported group at 1,106 people, followed by Scottish at 243 and Irish at 225; this gives the suburb an Anglo-leaning cultural profile, while 22.8% were born overseas, 1.2 points above the national share. University attainment is 23.6%, 6.5 points below national, which helps explain the stronger pull toward trades, clerical and community occupations alongside professionals. No religion accounts for 1,291 people versus 1,149 identifying with Christianity. Average household size is 2.5, equal to the national comparison, with couples without children forming 45.3% of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.2%
Houses
5.3%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Greenmount has a strongly detached housing pattern: 94.2% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 5.3% semi-detached and 0.5% apartments. The stock is weighted to larger homes, with 48.2% at 4 or more bedrooms and 40.6% at 3 bedrooms, while 1.1% have 0 or 1 bedroom and 10.0% have 2 bedrooms. Tenure is split between 41.8% owned outright and 45.1% with a mortgage, while renting is only 11.3%, below either ownership pathway. At 4.82 square kilometres and 553.5 people per square kilometre, Greenmount is less compact in feel than apartment-oriented areas. Buyers comparing Greenmount with Midland should focus on land, upkeep and access because the local housing mix is materially different.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$345
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$806
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
79
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.8%
Couples with children
45.3%
Couples, no children
14.6%
Single parent
740
Total families
Economy & Employment
Greenmount's employment base is led by healthcare at 16.1% or 124 workers, education at 13.5% or 104, public administration at 10.4% or 80, construction at 8.6% or 66, and mining at 8.2% or 63. Professionals number 256, ahead of trades at 197, clerical and administrative roles at 184, managers at 154 and community or personal service roles at 148. Unemployment is 3.9% from a 58.7% participation rate, while full-time work is 59.9%, suggesting a stable but not highly intensive labour-market profile. SEIFA results are mixed: education and occupation sits at decile 3, economic resources at decile 5, disadvantage at decile 4 and advantage at decile 3. The lower deciles than the middle economic-resources result indicate household capacity is uneven rather than uniformly affluent.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
1,298
Unemployed
50
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.9%
Part-time
34.2%
Participation
58.7%
Employed
1,248
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.6%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
22.8%
Dwellings
963
Transport to Work
Daily life in Greenmount is strongly car-oriented: 80.7% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.6% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 9.4%, but road access remains the practical default because active and public transport shares are much lower. Two nearby schools provide a government primary option and a non-government option; families should check exact enrolment zones because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. The suburb covers 4.82 square kilometres at 553.5 people per square kilometre, giving more space than dense apartment settings. An IRSAD decile of 3 is below the midpoint, so buyers should compare street conditions, services and travel times rather than rely on the detached housing profile alone. A suburb-specific crime rate is unavailable, so current police incident data and an address-level visit are sensible checks.
Drive
80.7%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
9.4%
Growth Outlook
Greenmount's growth outlook is established and measured rather than boom-led. The trend is 1.1% annually, with Balanced migration as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 12.7% over 10 years. Demographic shift is explicitly Aging: the senior share has risen 5.6 percentage points and the young share has fallen 2.1 points, which should keep demand focused on established homes and services. The main gentrification measure is score 12, classified as Not gentrifying, although the broader shift reading records score 40 and Early signs. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 46.4 in 2011 to 38.9 in 2021, so Greenmount's trajectory looks slower and lower-intensity than a rapidly changing growth suburb.
Population trend: Mundaring council area
Greenmount sits in the Mundaring council area. These are the council area's residents, not Greenmount's.
Residents 2025
43,577
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.7%
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 Greenmount compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenmount a good suburb to live in?
Greenmount suits households wanting established detached housing, with 94.2% separate houses and a median age of 46. Car access matters because 80.7% drive to work and only 3.6% use public transport. Its IRSAD decile is 3, so compare services and streets carefully rather than assuming the housing format guarantees equal amenity.
What is the median house price in Greenmount?
A current median house price is not available for Greenmount. Check recent settled sales and compare them by dwelling type, because 94.2% of homes are separate houses, including 40.6% with 3 bedrooms and 48.2% with 4 or more. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,800 is a budgeting reference, not a sale-price substitute.
What schools are in Greenmount?
Greenmount has 2 nearby schools: a government primary school and a non-government school. Confirm the exact catchment for each address, transport options and enrolment requirements before signing, since school access can differ across 4.82 square kilometres. Location data alone should not be treated as a quality ranking.
Is Greenmount safe?
No suburb-specific crime rate is available, so check recent police incident data and visit the exact street during daytime and evening. Greenmount has 2,666 residents, 80.7% car-driver commuting and an IRSAD decile of 3; these describe population, travel and disadvantage, not a direct safety rating.
Is Greenmount good for property investment?
Greenmount can suit a selective investor, but its rental depth is limited: only 11.3% of dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $345 and vacancy is 7.6%. Development activity was 0 in the last 12 months. The outlook is 1.1% annual growth with Balanced migration, so returns should be tested property by property rather than based on a fast-growth assumption.
How is Greenmount's population changing?
Greenmount's population is 2,666 today, with wider-area population change of 12.7% over 10 years and a trend of 1.1% annual growth. The trajectory is Aging: senior share is up 5.6 points and young share is down 2.1 points. Migration is classified as Balanced, pointing to gradual change rather than a single dominant inflow.
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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