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Greenacre

NSW 2190 • Greater Sydney

26,314
Population (2021)
$25,740
Median Income
7.41 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
Lebanese CommunityHalal HubFamily-OrientedCultural Enclave

About Greenacre

Greenacre is a predominantly Lebanese-Australian suburb in Sydney's south-west, where over 26,000 residents have built a close-knit community centred on family, faith, and tradition. The mosque is a landmark, and the suburb's character is distinctly Middle Eastern. While train access requires travelling to nearby Bankstown, bus connections serve the community adequately.

The shopping strips feature Lebanese bakeries, halal butchers, and Middle Eastern restaurants that draw visitors from across Sydney seeking authentic cuisine. Greenacre Park provides family recreation, and the strong community ties mean neighbours know neighbours. Greenacre attracts extended Lebanese families and Muslim communities seeking to live among their own. It's one of Sydney's most culturally distinct suburbs—an authentic slice of Lebanon in Australia.

Greenacre falls under postcode 2190 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bankstown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2190
Urban Area
Bankstown - North-East
LGA / Council
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
Watson
State Electorate
Bankstown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.90°, 151.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
7.41 km²
Elevation
37m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    13-19 Boronia Road Greenacre 2190 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Greenacre by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Greenacre Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Greenacre" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,275
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
11.5%

696 state housing + 122 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
24,373
Census 2021
26,314
▲ 8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,672
Income 2021
$25,740
▲ 13.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,918
Born Overseas 10,486

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 3,424
  • 2. Vietnam 572
  • 3. Bangladesh 461
  • 4. Pakistan 456
  • 5. China 389
  • 6. South Korea 384
  • 7. India 368
  • 8. Italy 300
  • 9. Greece 275
  • 10. Egypt 274

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 8,313
Australian 3,535
English 1,972
Italian 1,106
Chinese 1,105
Greek 826
Indian 753
Vietnamese 710
Korean 541
Irish 365

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,338
Both parents born in Australia
17,688
Both parents born overseas
3,206
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
46.8%
Christianity
34.1%
No Religion
6.9%
Buddhism
2.2%
Hinduism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,859 (7.1%)
5-14 years
4,428 (16.8%)
15-19 years
2,122 (8.1%)
20-24 years
1,847 (7.0%)
25-34 years
3,207 (12.2%)
35-44 years
3,347 (12.7%)
45-54 years
3,058 (11.6%)
55-64 years
2,784 (10.6%)
65-74 years
2,040 (7.8%)
75-84 years
1,134 (4.3%)
85+ years
489 (1.9%)

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