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Grenfell

NSW 2810 • Rest of NSW

2,600
Population (2021)
$51,532
Median Household Income
877.97 km²
Area
$200/wk
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalAffordableCountry Town

About Grenfell

Grenfell is a historic country town in the Central West of New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre of the Weddin Shire. With a population of around 2,600, it sits at an elevation of 424 metres on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. The town has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming and grazing as the dominant industries, and is notable as the birthplace of poet Henry Lawson.

Grenfell offers a quintessential rural Australian lifestyle with a tight-knit community, heritage buildings along Main Street, and surrounding pastoral landscapes. The town has essential services including a hospital, schools, sporting facilities, and a growing arts scene centred on the Henry Lawson Festival. It appeals to retirees, farming families, and those seeking an affordable country lifestyle approximately 4.5 hours from Sydney.

Grenfell falls under postcode 2810 and is governed by Weddin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2810
Urban Area
Coolamon - Temora - West Wyalong
LGA / Council
Weddin
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.93°, 148.19°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
877.97 km²
Elevation
424m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$333K
72 sales · ▲ 7.3% 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)
$200
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
54 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.4%

22 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cowra Station
55 km
NSW TrainLink coach connection to Bathurst/Sydney

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Cowra, Bathurst, Sydney 4.5-5 hr to Sydney

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
5-6 hr (coach + train via Bathurst)
By Bus
5-6 hr (NSW TrainLink coach)
By Car (Peak)
4.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr

🛣️ Regional town; nearest major centre is Orange (75 km). Most residents drive for daily needs.

Walkability Car-Dependent

The town centre along Main Street is walkable for basic errands, but most residents rely on cars for work, shopping, and accessing services in larger regional centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Grenfell, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Iandra Homestead Pastoral Estate
Iandra Road, Greenethorpe • SHR #01723
Grenfell Railway Station
Koorawatha-Grenfell railway, Grenfell • SHR #01155

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
55.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
138.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
221.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
138.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Weddin →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,573
Census 2021
2,600
▲ 1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$24,804
Personal Income 2021
$28,808
▲ 16.1% 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
$28,808 / yr
$554/wk
Household
$51,532 / yr
$991/wk
Family
$71,240 / yr
$1370/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,228
Born Overseas 153

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 45
  • 2. Philippines 12
  • 3. New Zealand 11
  • 4. India 6
  • 5. Netherlands 6
  • 6. Vietnam 6
  • 7. Italy 5
  • 8. Malta 5
  • 9. Bangladesh 4
  • 10. Egypt 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,220
Australian 1,164
Irish 323
Scottish 249
Australian Aboriginal 109
German 95
Italian 35
Dutch 21
Filipino 17
New Zealander 16

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,001
Both parents born in Australia
195
Both parents born overseas
208
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
64.8%
No Religion
26.7%
Islam
0.2%
Buddhism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
117 (4.5%)
5-14 years
258 (9.9%)
15-19 years
141 (5.4%)
20-24 years
78 (3.0%)
25-34 years
201 (7.7%)
35-44 years
222 (8.5%)
45-54 years
300 (11.5%)
55-64 years
407 (15.7%)
65-74 years
452 (17.4%)
75-84 years
289 (11.1%)
85+ years
128 (4.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grenfell known for? +

Grenfell offers a quintessential rural Australian lifestyle with a tight-knit community, heritage buildings along Main Street, and surrounding pastoral landscapes.

How far is Grenfell from Sydney CBD? +

Grenfell is approximately 350 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 4.5 hr in peak hour and 4 hr off-peak.

Does Grenfell have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Cowra Station (55 km away, approximately null walk) on the NSW TrainLink coach connection to Bathurst/Sydney. Bus services include NSW TrainLink coach, running to Cowra, Bathurst, Sydney in approximately 4.5-5 hr to Sydney.

What is the population of Grenfell? +

According to the 2021 Census, Grenfell has a population of 2,600 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Grenfell a good place to live? +

Grenfell is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The town has essential services including a hospital, schools, sporting facilities, and a growing arts scene centred on the Henry Lawson Festival.

What is the postcode for Grenfell? +

The postcode for Grenfell is 2810. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Grenfell? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Grenfell is about $554 per week (around $28,800 per year). The median household income is $991 per week and the median family income is $1,370 per week.

What is the median house price in Grenfell? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $332,500, up 7.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Grenfell? +

The median age in Grenfell is 54. The largest age group is 65–74 (452 residents, around 17%). Around 20% of residents are under 20 and about 33% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Grenfell a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Grenfell is part of the Weddin 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 Grenfell? +

In Grenfell, the median weekly rent is $200, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083 (2021 Census).