Greta
At 2.7% forecast annual growth, Greta combines a young current profile with signs of future ageing. Its 3,349 residents have a median age of 33, which is 7 years below the national figure, while 96.1% of homes are separate houses. Household income sits at the 72.2nd percentile, helped by healthcare, mining and construction employment, although university attainment is 16.6 percentage points below the national level. The suburb is strongly car-oriented and family-sized, with an average household size of 2.8. For buyers comparing Greta with nearby Branxton or Lochinvar, the main distinction is its detached housing base and mortgage-led ownership profile.
Population
3,349
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,929/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
66
Greta is suited to buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 96.1% of dwellings, while 48.6% have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.5% have 3 bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,755, representing 21.0% of household income, so mortgage commitments sit below the level that would usually indicate acute stress. The 54.2% mortgage-held share is higher than the 25.1% owned outright share, reflecting a substantial mortgage-belt presence. Compared with nearby markets offering more attached housing, Greta may provide more space, but buyers should confirm current sale prices, flood or bushfire considerations and school catchments for each address.
For Buyers
Greta is suited to buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 96.1% of dwellings, while 48.6% have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.5% have 3 bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,755, representing 21.0% of household income, so mortgage commitments sit below the level that would usually indicate acute stress. The 54.2% mortgage-held share is higher than the 25.1% owned outright share, reflecting a substantial mortgage-belt presence. Compared with nearby markets offering more attached housing, Greta may provide more space, but buyers should confirm current sale prices, flood or bushfire considerations and school catchments for each address.
For Investors
Greta has a moderate rental base, with 20.0% of households renting and weekly rent at $360. Vacancy is 7.1%, which is higher than the very tight conditions seen in some regional rental markets, so investors should test achievable rent rather than assume automatic leasing pressure. Rental growth has reached 33.3%, while forecast annual growth is 2.7% and internal migration is the primary driver. A total of 68 development applications over 12 months points to active local change, including dwelling, pool and subdivision activity. The 20.0% renting share is lower than the 54.2% mortgage-held share, so owner-occupier demand remains important. Investment appeal therefore depends on buying well, selecting practical housing and allowing for vacancy variability.
Development Activity
Total DAs
483
Last 12 Months
66
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+6.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Greta
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Greta has a younger age profile than Australia overall, with a median age of 33, or 7 years below the national figure. Families are prominent: 49.7% of families are couples with children, 33.8% are couples without children and 15.8% are one-parent families. Average household size is 2.8, which is 0.3 people above the national average. Overseas-born residents account for 7.6%, 14.0 percentage points below the national level, and university attainment is 13.5%, or 16.6 points below national. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry are the leading reported backgrounds, with counts of 1,410, 371 and 369. The contrast between a young resident base and a 4.1-point rise in senior share signals an ageing trajectory.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.1%
Houses
3.6%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Greta's housing is overwhelmingly detached and designed around larger households. Separate houses make up 96.1% of dwellings, compared with 3.6% semi-detached homes and 0.3% apartments. Four or more bedrooms account for 48.6% of stock, while 3-bedroom homes contribute 40.5%, leaving only 10.8% with 2 or fewer bedrooms. Tenure is mortgage-heavy: 54.2% of households have a mortgage, compared with 25.1% owning outright and 20.0% renting. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.0%, while rent represents 18.7% of income, both below the more pressured end of the local housing spectrum. Compared with nearby areas with more units or older housing, Greta's larger detached stock may suit families but can narrow options for singles and downsizers.
Mortgage / mo
$1,755
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $360.
$620
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $660
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$803
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.1%
Unoccupied
88
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.7%
Couples with children
33.8%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
907
Total families
Economy & Employment
Greta's employment base is led by healthcare at 18.1% of workers, followed by mining at 15.7%, construction at 9.3%, education at 7.6% and other services at 7.1%. The occupation mix reinforces this practical economy, with 351 people in trades, 274 in machinery or driving roles, 221 in community or personal services, 194 labourers and 178 professionals. Labour-force participation is 68.5%, unemployment is 4.7% and full-time employment is 59.2%. Household income ranks at the 72.2nd percentile, but the SEIFA profile is uneven: economic resources reach the 9th decile, while education and occupation sits in the 3rd decile; disadvantage is 6th decile and advantage/disadvantage is 5th. This suggests stronger household finances than formal education levels because mining, trades and established income sources carry significant weight.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
1,763
Unemployed
83
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.2%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
68.5%
Employed
1,680
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.5%
Postgraduate
2.0%
Born Overseas
7.6%
Dwellings
1,155
Transport to Work
Greta is practical for residents who drive, with 82.0% travelling as car drivers, compared with just 1.7% walking or cycling. A further 11.6% work from home, which may reduce some commuting but does not remove the need for vehicle access across the 20.71 square kilometre suburb. Local education access includes 1 nearby government primary school, Greta Public School; families should confirm enrolment zones and secondary options against the exact address. The suburb's density is 161.7 residents per square kilometre, so services are more spread out than in a compact town centre. Social and economic conditions sit around the middle overall, with IRSAD in the 5th decile and IRSD in the 6th decile. No crime rate is available for a quantified safety comparison, so recent local incidents and street-level conditions should be checked before choosing a property.
Drive
82.0%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
11.6%
Population Forecast
+2.7%/yr
(+443 people/yr)
EstablishedGreta's forecast annual growth rate is 2.7%, with internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 37.8% over 10 years, indicating stronger momentum than an established suburb with flat demand. The shift trajectory is labelled Aging: senior share has risen 4.1 percentage points, while the young share has fallen 1.1 points and the working share has declined 2.5 points. Gentrification has a score of 40 and is classified as Active, with the accompanying shift assessment describing Early signs. Rent growth of 33.3% and real income growth of 20.7% help explain why housing activity is increasing, while affordability is labelled Improving between 49.7% in 2011 and 44.6% in 2021. The 4.1-point senior increase is higher than the 1.1-point young-share decline, so growth is likely to change the suburb's age mix as well as its size.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+38
Net Internal / yr
+686
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +686/yr, Accelerating: 8% → 58%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Greta compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greta a good suburb to live in?
Greta can suit households wanting detached space, family-sized homes and access to regional employment. The suburb has 3,349 residents, a median age of 33 and 96.1% separate houses. Daily life is strongly car-based, with 82.0% driving to work, so it is less suited to households seeking extensive walkable or public transport options.
What is the median house price in Greta?
A current median house price cannot be stated reliably from the available housing measures. Greta has a strongly detached profile, with 96.1% separate houses, and 48.6% of homes contain 4 or more bedrooms. Check a current sales-based estimate and recent comparable transactions before setting a budget, particularly because larger homes can produce a different price mix from smaller properties.
What schools are in Greta?
Greta Public School is the identified local school. It is a government primary school, giving Greta 1 directly identified school option within the suburb. Families should check the current enrolment zone, available places and secondary-school arrangements against the exact address, since catchments and transport requirements can vary even within the 20.71 square kilometre suburb.
Is Greta safe?
Greta's safety cannot be rated with a current crime-rate figure because no local rate is available. The suburb covers 20.71 square kilometres and has 3,349 residents, so conditions may vary between streets and housing pockets. Review recent incident information, visit the property at different times and speak with nearby residents before making a decision.
Is Greta good for property investment?
Greta has several investment supports, including $360 weekly rent, 33.3% rental growth and forecast annual growth of 2.7%. However, the 7.1% vacancy rate indicates that leasing conditions may be softer than in tighter markets. There were 68 development applications over 12 months, so investors should assess competing supply, property type and purchase price rather than rely on growth alone.
How is Greta's population changing?
Greta's wider-area population change is forecast at 37.8% over 10 years, with annual growth of 2.7% driven primarily by internal migration. The trajectory is also ageing: senior share has increased 4.1 percentage points, while young share has fallen 1.1 points. Greta currently has 3,349 residents, but future growth is likely to change the age mix as well as increase demand.
What development is occurring in Greta?
There were 68 development applications in the past 12 months, covering activity such as a dwelling house, swimming pool and subdivision. This level of activity is consistent with a suburb experiencing 2.7% forecast annual growth and internal migration. Buyers should check approvals near a target property because construction, subdivision and changing access arrangements can affect amenity and future competition.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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