Moving to Greenock SA 5360
What the official numbers say about living in Greenock — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,883 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 8% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Greenock grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (838 → 1,199 people).
Around 82% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Greenock scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 11% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 60 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Greenock, most often seen first: Eyre Peninsula Australian Magpie · Southern Willie Wagtail · Eastern White-plumed Honeyeater · Southern Magpie-lark · Grey Teal · Eastern Crested Pigeon.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Greenock, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock here | 1,199 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Nuriootpa | 6,901 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Tanunda | 4,710 | — | 6/10 | 5% |
| Freeling | 2,688 | — | 3/10 | 0% |
| Kapunda | 2,947 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Angaston | 2,202 | — | 4/10 | 9% |
| Lyndoch | 2,151 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Light — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barker — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5360 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Greenock profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 8% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 838 people to 1,199. It sits about 60 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Light council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Greenock vs Freeling · Greenock vs Angaston.
Nearby guides: Nuriootpa · Tanunda · Freeling · Kapunda · Angaston · Lyndoch.
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