Green Point, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Green Point NSW is 6,810 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Green Point is $698 per week ($36,296 per year). Median rent in Green Point is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Green Point has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Green Point has a population density of 797 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Green Point is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Green Point is $2,121.

Population
6,810
Census 2021
Median income
$698/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$425/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Green Point vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Green Point is $698 a week, 9% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,384th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $40 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGreen PointTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$698/wk$765/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,510/wk$1,704/wk −11%$1,637/wk
Rent$425/wk$385/wk +10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,121/mo$1,965/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.1%22.6% +5.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Green Point, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Green Point Population

6,810 residents at the 2021 Census.

Green Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$698/wk
$36,296 per year
Ranked 5,526 of 14,663
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
Ranked 1,459 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,121/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Green Point Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,510/wk
Median rent $425/wk
Rent to income 28.1%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Green Point against your income

About $6,543 a month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $1,085/wk
Rent share 28.1%

Green Point Schools

11
schools nearby
6
government
1053
avg ICSEA score
7,242
total students
Central Coast Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,561 students
1155
ICSEA
Central Coast Adventist School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,136 students
1112
ICSEA
Green Point Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,175 students
1106
ICSEA
Yattalunga Valley Christian School Independent
Primary · U · 26 students
1095
ICSEA
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 285 students
1081
ICSEA
Kincumber High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,002 students
1045
ICSEA
Woodport Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 429 students
1041
ICSEA
Brisbania Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1014
ICSEA
Kincumber Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1004
ICSEA
Erina High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 781 students
996
ICSEA
Chertsey Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 125 students
935
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Green Point Map

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Green Point, New South Wales: 33.4523°S, 151.3829°E

Green Point Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Green Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (3,231) Female 52.5% (3,577)

Population Density

797
people per km²
6,810 people · 8.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,082
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.6%
New Zealand
1.6%
South Africa
1.3%
Scotland
0.8%
China
0.6%
Germany
0.6%
India
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Korean
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
French
0.4%
German
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.1%
Australian
37.4%
Irish
13.3%
Scottish
10.7%
German
3.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
Italian
2.7%
Chinese
1.9%
Dutch
1.8%
New Zealander
1.1%
French
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.6%
Catholic
21.6%
Anglican
17.4%
Not stated
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Baptist
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.7% 2,888
Separated
3.2% 181
Divorced
11.3% 647
Widowed
7.6% 433
Never married
27.2% 1,552

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.2%
Couple: no children
28.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.5%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
15.3%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Green Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,635 occupied private dwellings in Green Point at the 2021 Census, 19.6% were rented, 44.3% owned outright and 33.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
44.3% 1,167 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.7% 889 dwellings
Rented
19.6% 517 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
15.3%
3 bedrooms
35.1%
4 bedrooms
36.2%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
39.2%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
12.6%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Green Point

Employment

Employed full-time
29.7% 1,502 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 1,089 people
Unemployed
2.1% 106 people
Not in labour force
46.7% 2,363 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
35.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Managers
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
22.1%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Train
0.8%
Walked only
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Bus
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.0%
Bachelor Degree
32.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
7.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.1%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Health
14.2%
Engineering
12.8%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.1%
Secondary: Government
17.7%
Pre-school
13.7%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Secondary: Catholic
6.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.6%
Has need for assistance
7.7%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
705
Arthritis
304
Asthma
284
Heart disease
228
Lung condition
214
Diabetes
207
Cancer
139
Kidney disease
99
Stroke
85
Dementia
70

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 753
Did not provide
85.9% 4,600

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.7% 785
Not a volunteer
85.3% 4,568

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.5% 136
Never served
97.3% 5,242

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.9%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
35.1%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
38
1951: 1960
81
1961: 1970
215
1971: 1980
169
1981: 1990
202
1991: 2000
155
2001: 2010
294
2011: 2015
166
2016
11
2017
29
2018
21
2019
20
2020
3
2021
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
34.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,821
Moved from NSW
532
Moved: same area (SA2)
77
Moved from overseas
27
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.5%
Step family: no other children
11.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $562/wk Rent: $330/wk $95/wk less rent
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Income: $697/wk Rent: $340/wk $85/wk less rent
Tarrawanna
Income: $674/wk Rent: $340/wk $85/wk less rent

Suburbs near Green Point

The closest suburb to Green Point is Erina, 1.7 km away.

Erina
1.7 km away · income $607/wk · rent $380/wk
Kincumber
2.9 km away · income $686/wk · rent $400/wk
Springfield (Central Coast - NSW)
2.9 km away · income $805/wk · rent $390/wk
East Gosford
3.2 km away · income $759/wk · rent $380/wk
Point Frederick
3.8 km away · income $882/wk · rent $390/wk
Saratoga
3.8 km away · income $869/wk · rent $485/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Point

What is the population of Green Point NSW?

The population of Green Point NSW is 6,810 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 797 people per km². Green Point is ranked #1,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Green Point?

The median personal income in Green Point NSW is $698 per week, or $36,296 per year. The median household income is $1,510 per week. Family income is $2,082 per week. Green Point is ranked #5,526 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Green Point?

Median rent in Green Point NSW is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Green Point ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Green Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Green Point NSW is $2,121. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Green Point?

The median age in Green Point NSW is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Green Point a good suburb to live in?

Green Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,810. The median income is $698/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11760. All dollar figures in AUD.