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Granville

NSW 2142 • Greater Sydney

16,716
Population (2021)
$83,096
Median Household Income
3.33 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyHistoricAffordableWell-Connected

About Granville

Granville is an established Western Sydney suburb located 18 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, split between the Cumberland City Council and the City of Parramatta. With a population of around 16,700 residents, it is a historically significant suburb — originally named Parramatta Junction when the first NSW railway line terminated here in 1855. The suburb is characterised by a mix of older fibro and brick homes alongside newer medium-density developments.

Granville offers a lively main street with independent shops, cafes, and community services, with proximity to the larger retail hub of Merrylands just to the west. The suburb is popular with young families and first-home buyers drawn by relative affordability and strong transport links. Granville Station provides direct train access to both Parramatta and the Sydney CBD, and the suburb sits within the thriving Greater Parramatta growth corridor.

Granville falls under postcode 2142 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2142
Urban Area
Holroyd
LGA / Council
Parramatta
Federal Electorate
Blaxland
State Electorate
Granville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.84°, 151.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.33 km²
Elevation
20m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Granville for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.22M
78 sales · ▲ 8.7% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$520K
295 sales · ▼ 10% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,873
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.4%

335 state housing + 70 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Granville
0.4 km
5 min
South Granville
1.5 km
18 min
Merrylands
1.6 km
20 min
Auburn
2.2 km
27 min

Bus Services

  • 901, 902 — Parramatta ↔ Liverpool 10 min to Parramatta
  • 906, 908 — Auburn ↔ Burwood 15 min to Auburn

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
33–38 min (T1 direct to Central)
By Bus
60–75 min
By Car (Peak)
38–55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25–30 min

🛣️ T1 Western Line runs frequently via Granville Station. Parramatta is just 5 minutes by train, opening up the CBD West employment hub.

Walkability Walkable

Granville's town centre and station precinct are easily walkable. Surrounding residential streets are quieter but still accessible on foot to local shops and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    6 Louis Street Granville 2142 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Granville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Granville Town Hall
10 Carlton Street Granville • SHR #01679

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Parramatta Local Government Area, which contains Granville. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
267 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.4%
Motor vehicle theft
137.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.2%
Non-DV assault
368.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.9%
Steal from vehicle
357.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 1.5%
View all 62 offence types for Parramatta →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,332
Census 2021
16,716
▲ 9.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$26,208
Personal Income 2021
$35,204
▲ 34.3% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$35,204 / yr
$677/wk
Household
$83,096 / yr
$1598/wk
Family
$85,852 / yr
$1651/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,240
Born Overseas 10,191

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 2,240
  • 2. India 1,507
  • 3. China 1,248
  • 4. Lebanon 750
  • 5. Philippines 571
  • 6. Pakistan 381
  • 7. Afghanistan 324
  • 8. Vietnam 306
  • 9. Turkey 234
  • 10. Fiji 169

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 2,179
Lebanese 1,602
English 1,510
Indian 1,399
Australian 1,388
Filipino 687
Irish 352
Vietnamese 324
Scottish 231
Korean 217

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,340
Both parents born in Australia
13,060
Both parents born overseas
958
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
29.5%
Hinduism
19.8%
Islam
18.3%
No Religion
16.0%
Buddhism
4.7%
Sikhism
1.8%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
997 (6.0%)
5-14 years
1,606 (9.6%)
15-19 years
704 (4.2%)
20-24 years
2,012 (12.0%)
25-34 years
4,234 (25.3%)
35-44 years
2,416 (14.5%)
45-54 years
1,698 (10.2%)
55-64 years
1,434 (8.6%)
65-74 years
1,009 (6.0%)
75-84 years
451 (2.7%)
85+ years
155 (0.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granville known for? +

Granville offers a lively main street with independent shops, cafes, and community services, with proximity to the larger retail hub of Merrylands just to the west.

How far is Granville from Sydney CBD? +

Granville is approximately 18 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 38–55 min in peak hour and 25–30 min off-peak.

Does Granville have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Granville (0.4 km away, approximately 5 min walk) on the T1 Western Line. Bus services include 901, 902, running to Parramatta ↔ Liverpool in approximately 10 min to Parramatta.

What is the population of Granville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Granville has a population of 16,716 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Granville a good place to live? +

Granville is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The suburb is popular with young families and first-home buyers drawn by relative affordability and strong transport links.

What is the postcode for Granville? +

The postcode for Granville is 2142. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Granville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Granville is about $677 per week (around $35,200 per year). The median household income is $1,598 per week and the median family income is $1,651 per week.

What is the median house price in Granville? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,221,000, up 8.7% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $520,000, down 10% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Granville? +

The median age in Granville is 31. The largest age group is 25–34 (4,234 residents, around 25%). Around 20% of residents are under 20 and about 10% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Granville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Granville is part of the Parramatta LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Granville? +

In Granville, the median weekly rent is $400, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,873 (2021 Census).