Greenacres suburb profile
Greenacres is a charming suburb located approximately 8km northeast of Adelaide's CBD, offering a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Known for its leafy streets and welcoming community, Greenacres attracts families, retirees, and young professionals alike. The suburb features a mix of traditional homes and modern developments, providing diverse housing options. Greenacres is well-served by public transport and is close to shopping centers, parks, and schools, making it a practical choice for residents. Its proximity to the city, coupled with a peaceful suburban atmosphere, makes Greenacres a desirable location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle.
Greenacres property market performance
Property growth+25.0%Past 12 months
Greenacres has experienced a modest increase in house values over the past 12 months, with a 5.6% rise, despite the median house price currently being unavailable. The unit market has remained stagnant, showing no change in median value. Over the last three months, only 7 houses were sold, with no unit sales recorded, indicating limited market activity.
Houses in Greenacres are taking longer to sell, with a median of 73 days on the market, while the unit market shows no activity. This suggests a slower pace in the housing market and a lack of demand for units.
The rental market for houses has seen a slight increase, with average rents rising by 3.8% to $675 over the past 12 months. However, there is no available data for unit rentals, reflecting the inactivity in this segment of the market.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 5.6% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 7 | N/A |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 73 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $675 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 3.8% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Greenacres demographics
Greenacres, located in the northeastern suburbs of Adelaide, offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With a population of 3,356 and a median age of 33, it is a youthful suburb that attracts families and young professionals alike. The area is characterized by its family-friendly environment, with 55.4% of households being couple families with children, indicating a strong community focus on family life.
The suburb's housing market is diverse, with a significant portion of properties owned with a mortgage (43%), reflecting a stable community of homeowners investing in their future. Additionally, 18% of properties are owned outright, while 38.9% are rented, offering a range of living arrangements to suit different lifestyles. This mix of ownership and rental options makes Greenacres appealing to both long-term residents and those seeking more flexible living arrangements.
Greenacres is well-served by local amenities, including shopping centers, parks, and schools, making it an ideal location for families. The median total household income of $1,713 per week suggests a comfortable standard of living, with residents enjoying the benefits of suburban life while remaining connected to the broader Adelaide metropolitan area. Overall, Greenacres presents a balanced lifestyle with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
Greenacres infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Greenacres benefits from established amenities, with Greenacres Shopping Centre and nearby Northgate Village providing convenient retail options that support local demand from families and first-home buyers.[1][2][4] The suburb is also well-serviced by Greenacres Reserve, the Gaza Sports & Community Club and nearby parks and bike tracks in adjoining suburbs, which enhance lifestyle appeal and underpin interest from buyers seeking access to open space and recreation.[2][4]
Public transport links along major corridors such as Hampstead Road and Muller Road offer regular services into the CBD, improving accessibility for commuters and reinforcing Greenacres’ attractiveness as an inner suburban location.[4][7] There are no widely reported major new infrastructure or school projects specific to Greenacres at this time, so property market dynamics are currently driven more by its existing transport, retail and recreational infrastructure, as well as ongoing infill development replacing older homes with new dwellings.[2][4][7]
Greenacres rental market trends
The rental market in Greenacres has experienced modest growth, with house rents increasing by 3.8% over the past year to $675 per week. However, unit rents have remained unchanged at $0 per week, indicating a potential lack of available units or data. Greenacres continues to offer opportunities for renters and investors, particularly in the housing sector.
Suburbs near Greenacres
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How does Greenacres compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Greenacres’s median house price is 5.0% higher than Windsor Gardens’s.
- House price growth: Property prices in nearby Hampstead Gardens have risen 26.2% more than in Greenacres over the past year.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Greenacres have grown 56.6% higher than in Hampstead Gardens.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Hampstead Gardens are selling 1.4% faster than in Greenacres.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Greenacres are selling 12.9% faster than in Windsor Gardens.
- Investment considerations: In Greenacres, the rental yield for house is 7.1% higher than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 0.5% lower.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Greenacres have grown 2.4% lower than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Greenacres have grown 13.0% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

