Greystanes
NSW 2145 • Greater Sydney
About Greystanes
Greystanes is a solid, family-focused suburb in Sydney's central west, where over 23,000 residents have built stable communities in established homes. Part of the Cumberland region, it sits between Parramatta and the outer suburbs, providing a good balance of accessibility and affordability. The median income reflects comfortable middle-class demographics.
Greystanes Shopping Centre handles local needs, while nearby Stockland Merrylands offers more extensive options. Parks and reserves are plentiful, and the community has a distinctly family-centred character. Greystanes attracts established families, many from Lebanese and Filipino backgrounds, who value homeownership, community stability, and reasonable proximity to employment. It's unpretentious suburban Sydney at its most liveable.
Greystanes falls under postcode 2145 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prospect electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Beresford Road Public School ICSEA 1033Beresford Rd
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2 Darcy Road
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Darcy Road Public School ICSEA 1122Darcy Rd
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Girraween High School ICSEA 1199Gilba Rd
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Girraween Public School ICSEA 1132Bando Rd
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Greystanes High School ICSEA 1003Beresford Rd
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Greystanes Public School ICSEA 1081Merrylands Rd
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84-88 Cecil Avenue
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Holroyd High School ICSEA 9197 Cumberland Rd
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Bennett Street
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Braeside Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Greystanes, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Lebanon 1,056
- 2. India 688
- 3. Malta 590
- 4. China 352
- 5. Philippines 317
- 6. New Zealand 303
- 7. England 269
- 8. Italy 262
- 9. Sri Lanka 247
- 10. Fiji 234
- 11. Iraq 216
- 12. Turkey 210
- 13. Iran 191
- 14. Greece 176
- 15. Croatia 165
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)