South Australia · Suburb Profile

Greenock SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Greenock, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Greenock SA is 1,199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Greenock is $813 per week ($42,276 per year). Median rent in Greenock is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Greenock has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Greenock has a population density of 55.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Greenock is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greenock is $1,452.

There were 8 recorded offences in Greenock in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Greenock Population

residents (Census 2021)

Greenock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$813/wk

$42,276 per year

#3378 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,452/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Greenock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (599) Female 50.0% (599)

Population Density

55.7

people per km²

1,199 people · 21.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,069

Family income/wk

Greenock 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 & Locality (SAL)

Greenock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.1% 150 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.9% 198 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Greenock Country of Birth

Australia

92.9%

England

6.5%

Germany

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Greenock Religion

No Religion

43.4%

Lutheran

23.8%

Not stated

10.2%

Anglican

5.9%

Catholic

5.7%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Greenock Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Greenock Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 332 people

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Employed part-time

30.4% 252 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 15 people

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Not in labour force

27.7% 230 people

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

Greenock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

Greenock Occupation

Professionals

22.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Managers

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Labourers

9.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

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

Greenock Field of Study

Engineering

20.1%

Society & Culture

16.2%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Health

13.3%

Education

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Greenock Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Greenock Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Greenock Marital Status

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Married

61.2% 584

↔️

Separated

2.4% 23

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Divorced

8.0% 76

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Widowed

2.3% 22

👤

Never married

26.2% 250

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Greenock Ancestry

Australian

31.0%

English

30.7%

German

18.8%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

4.3%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Italian

1.2%

Polish

0.9%

New Zealander

0.5%

Russian

0.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Greenock School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Government

23.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.1%

Vocational Education

12.1%

Pre-school

8.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

2.4%

Secondary — Catholic

2.4%

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

Greenock Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 70

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 2,080

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

Greenock Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.3% 252

—

Not a volunteer

70.7% 609

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Greenock Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

3.7%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Greenock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.5%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Walked only

1.8%

Bus

1.3%

Other

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

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

Greenock Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

18.7%

2 vehicles

42.0%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

15.5%

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

Greenock Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

8.9%

3 bedrooms

47.0%

4 bedrooms

38.6%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

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

Greenock Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

25.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Greenock Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,132

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Greenock Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

102

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Greenock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Greenock Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.5%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

20.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Greenock Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 4

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Previously served

3.7% 32

👤

Never served

95.4% 830

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Greenock Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 126

—

Did not provide

85.3% 732

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Greenock Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

10.2%

2 children

38.8%

3 children

16.0%

4 children

5.3%

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

Greenock When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Greenock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

34.8%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

11.4%

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

Greenock Household Size

1 person

15.9%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

20.1%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Greenock Where Residents Moved From

Same address

980

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Greenock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.7%

Step family — no other children

5.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Greenock Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Greenock Schools

schools nearby

government

990

avg ICSEA score

total students

Greenock Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 93 students

990

ICSEA

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

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Greenock Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,883/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Greenock

Your weekly income

≈ $8,160/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,563/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Greenock vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Stansbury

Pop: 603 Income: $563/wk Rent: $250/wk

North Moonta

Pop: 605 Income: $458/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kimba

Pop: 608 Income: $728/wk Rent: $139/wk

Kingston Park

Pop: 623 Income: $878/wk Rent: $340/wk

Moonta

Pop: 624 Income: $475/wk Rent: $200/wk

Callington

Pop: 625 Income: $656/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greenock

What is the population of Greenock SA?

The population of Greenock SA is 1,199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 55.7 people per km².Greenock is ranked #3,703 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Greenock?

The median personal income in Greenock SA is $813 per week, or $42,276 per year.The median household income is $1,883 per week.Family income is $2,069 per week.Greenock is ranked #3,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Greenock?

Median rent in Greenock SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Greenock ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Greenock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greenock SA is $1,452. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Greenock?

The median age in Greenock SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Greenock a good suburb to live in?

Greenock is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,199.The median income is $813/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 40536. All dollar figures in AUD.