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Greenwood

WA 6024 • Greater Perth

9,861
Population (2021)
$45,552
Median Income
5.45 km²
Area
34m
Elevation
Family-FriendlySuburbanGood SchoolsNorthern SuburbsFreeway Access

About Greenwood

Greenwood is an established northern suburb of Perth, located 18 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Joondalup. Home to nearly 10,000 residents, the suburb developed from the early 1970s as part of Perth's northern expansion. Bordered by the Mitchell Freeway to the west and surrounded by quality parklands, Greenwood offers a suburban lifestyle with excellent connectivity to the city centre.

Family life thrives in Greenwood with quality schools including Greenwood College, multiple primary schools, and extensive sporting facilities at Penistone Reserve. The Greenwood Village Shopping Centre and Coolibah Plaza provide local conveniences, while the suburb's location offers easy access to Perth's northern beaches. Young families and established residents appreciate the balance of affordability, community spirit, and transport links that Greenwood provides.

Greenwood falls under postcode 6024 and is governed by Joondalup Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kingsley electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6024
Urban Area
Joondalup - South
LGA
Joondalup
Federal Electorate
Cowan
State Electorate
Kingsley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.83°, 115.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
5.45 km²
Elevation
34m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Greenwood
0.5 km
6 min
Warwick
2.5 km
30 min
Whitfords
3 km
36 min

Bus Services

  • 445, 446, 447 — Warwick-Whitfords interchange 5-15 min
  • 344 — Warwick Station via Warwick Road 10 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
17 min to Perth Underground
By Bus
N/A (train preferred)
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min via Mitchell Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ 5-min train frequency at peak; freeway access at Hepburn Ave and Warwick Rd

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car; some local shops within walking distance of station

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Greenwood Village Shopping Centre Calectasia Street Greenwood 6024 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,972
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,614
Census 2021
9,861
▲ 2.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,884
Income 2021
$45,552
▲ 14.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,795
Born Overseas 2,708

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 759
  • 2. New Zealand 270
  • 3. Ireland 180
  • 4. South Africa 180
  • 5. India 109
  • 6. Scotland 103
  • 7. Italy 77
  • 8. Germany 70
  • 9. Malaysia 62
  • 10. Singapore 43
  • 11. Vietnam 43
  • 12. China 42
  • 13. Zimbabwe 41
  • 14. Netherlands 35
  • 15. Wales 35

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,210
Australian 3,569
Irish 1,255
Scottish 1,052
Italian 504
German 355
Dutch 230
Chinese 202
Indian 173
New Zealander 140

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,213
Both parents born in Australia
3,572
Both parents born overseas
1,692
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.3%
Christianity
45.4%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
664 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,297 (13.2%)
15-19 years
600 (6.1%)
20-24 years
427 (4.3%)
25-34 years
1,099 (11.1%)
35-44 years
1,500 (15.2%)
45-54 years
1,384 (14.0%)
55-64 years
986 (10.0%)
65-74 years
1,249 (12.7%)
75-84 years
553 (5.6%)
85+ years
100 (1.0%)

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