NSW · Cumberland Council

Granville, 2142

Est. population · Jun 2025

18,031

Growth (1 yr)

+1.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.1%

Median age

31

Median income

$1,598/wk

Employment rate

48.5%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$1,400,000

Languages at home

76.2%non-English

Most common: Nepali, Arabic, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

55.8/100
Good

Top 21% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
What Granville is known for: Education hub, Excellent transport, High desirability, Café precinct, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Granville hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Against similar metro suburbs, local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus safety less decisive.

At a glance

Granville snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.4M

+22% change

Median rent

$600/wk

Houses $700 · Units $600

Population (ERP)

18,031

+1.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

13.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#168

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

78th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

73rd

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

45th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
55.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 21% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1462nd in Australia
State rank
430th in NSW
Peer rank
#168 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#317 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$600
Houses (January to March 2026)
$700
All types (January to March 2026)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
324
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$1,400,000
Median price change
+21.7%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

18,031(June 2025)

+1.2% annual · +7.1% over 5 years · 73th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.2%
5-year growth
+7.1%
Change in 1 year
+220
Change in 5 years
+1,191
Growth rank in NSW
73th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~19,800), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
16,716
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$1,598
Dwelling vacancy
13.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
882 of 6,331
Median monthly mortgage
$1,873
Employment rate
48.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,898 / 500 / 3,022 (+ 10 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,949
Against the person
311
Against property
760
Rate per 1,000 residents
108.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 54 residents
State safety percentile
78.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.1%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions509
  • Fraud270
  • Malicious Damage To Property195
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle196
  • Transport Regulatory Offences179

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
11
Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
996
Median ICSEA percentile
45th
School list
  • Granville Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 836 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 304 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Granville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 590 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Delany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 996 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 348 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1047 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 200 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Oliver's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 66% · 167 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Granville East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 923 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 259 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1004 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 79% · 235 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 550 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 99% · 1,282 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

176 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Granville TAFE, The Avenue
  • Louis St At The Avenue
  • The Avenue At Elizabeth St
  • The Avenue Before Daniel St
  • The Avenue Before John St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

200 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 10 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life15 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport176 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby8 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Food & drink(6)
  • Gong ChaCafe

    7-9 South Street

  • The Food DepotCafe
  • El JannahFast food
  • Rosehill HotelPub
  • Vauxhall InnPub
  • The Butcher's BlockRestaurant
Shopping(8)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store
  • Al-Azr Mixed BusinessConvenience store
  • Convenience store
  • Pacific Island foodConvenience store
  • Power FuelConvenience store
  • ChemaDiHatti Indian storeSupermarket
  • Woolworths Cowper St MetroSupermarket

    35 East Street

  • Woolworths GranvilleSupermarket

    6 Louis Street

Community(8)
  • Blouza Hall/Crest TheatreCommunity centre
  • The Granville CentreCommunity centre
  • Granville Branch LibraryLibrary

    1 Memorial Drive, Granville

  • Delany CollegeSchool

    Grimwood Street, Granville

  • Granville Boys High SchoolSchool

    14 Mary Street, Granville

  • Granville Public SchoolSchool

    Lena Street, Granville

  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolSchool

    Grimwood Street, Granville

  • Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(31)
  • Dog park
  • Bennalong ParkPark
  • Cowper Street ReservePark
  • Duck River ReservePark
  • F S Garside ParkPark
  • Granville Memorial ParkPark
  • Illoura ReservePark
  • Junction Street PlazaPark
  • New Glasgow ParkPark
  • Park (2)
  • Railway Street ReservePark
  • Roy Godfrey ReservePark
  • Scout Memorial ParkPark
  • Wallawa ReservePark
  • Playground (10)
  • Granville Swim CentreSports centre
  • Junction Street PlazaSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (3)
Transport(53)

51 bus stops · 2 train stations

Other(52)
  • Granville DiggersAdult Gaming Centre
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    27A South Street

  • WestpacBank

    27 South Street

  • CJ AcademyBeauty salon

    Unit Shop 1 65-71 Cowper Street, Granville

  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Bike Lockers - Granville Station, Mary StBicycle Parking
  • Action SuzukiCar
  • Australian Fleet Sales (Used)Car

    245 Parramatta Road

  • Holden ParramattaCar
  • Hot Spot AutosCar
  • Hyundai ParramattaCar
  • Jeep;Chrysler;Ram;FiatCar
  • Nissan ParramattaCar
  • Renault ParramattaCar
  • ThriftyCar Rental
  • Parramatta Toyota ServiceCar repair

    233-239 Parramatta Road, Granville

  • Priority Smash RepairsCar repair

    307 Church Street, Granville

  • Granville TAFECollege
  • DIY ComputersComputer

    Unit Shop 2 65-71 Cowper Street, Granville

  • Fitness Station
  • Living in StyleFurniture
  • Granville Memorial GardenGarden
  • BikebizMotorcycle

    Parramatta Road, Granville

  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Kiss and RideParking
  • Parking (16)
  • Parking Entrance
  • Money LendPawnbroker
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • BPPetrol station
  • EG Ampol GranvillePetrol station

    158 Clyde Street, Granville

  • Power FuelPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (5)
  • Granville Community Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship

    85 South Street, Granville

  • Granville Police StationPolice

    2 Carlton Street, Granville

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Granville Post OfficePost office

    Railway Parade

  • A'Becketts Creek Community Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (5)
  • Slipway (2)
  • Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSWSocial Facility
  • Taxi
  • Ticket Validator
  • Track
  • Trolley Bay (4)
  • Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
  • Vending machine (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bennalong ParkPark
  • Cowper Street ReservePark
  • Duck River ReservePark
  • F S Garside ParkPark
  • Granville Memorial ParkPark
  • Illoura ReservePark
  • Junction Street PlazaPark
  • New Glasgow ParkPark
  • Railway Street ReservePark
  • Roy Godfrey ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
18
Parks (OSM)
15

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Granville Community Baptist Church
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

    85 South Street, Granville

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Saint Joseph's Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
399
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 27 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    20 RANDLE STREET GRANVILLE 2142Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility
    13 JAMIESON STREET GRANVILLE 2142Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    5 MEMORIAL DRIVE GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    37 ILLALONG STREET GRANVILLE 2142Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    128 RAILWAY PARADE GRANVILLE 2142Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    128 RAILWAY PARADE GRANVILLE 2142Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    84 WOODVILLE ROAD GRANVILLE 2142Additional Information Requested
  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    48 STUART STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 UNION STREET GRANVILLE 2142Additional Information Requested
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    38 VICTORIA STREET GRANVILLE 2142Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    5 MEMORIAL DRIVE GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    11 JOHN STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 GREGORY STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Demolition; Residential Accommodation
    19 CARLTON STREET GRANVILLE 2142Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    84 WOODVILLE ROAD GRANVILLE 2142Rejected
  • Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading
    12 GOOD STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 UNION STREET GRANVILLE 2142Rejected
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    42 EAST STREET GRANVILLE 2142Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    26 RAILWAY TERRACE GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    124 BLAXCELL STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 FLORRIE STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    124 BLAXCELL STREET GRANVILLE 2142Rejected
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility
    9 DANIEL STREET GRANVILLE 2142Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    128 RAILWAY PARADE GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • January 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    124 BLAXCELL STREET GRANVILLE 2142Rejected
  • Business premises; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park; Storage premises; Self storage units; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket
    U 1 102 SOUTH STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 FLORRIE STREET GRANVILLE 2142Rejected
2025· 16 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    78 BENNALONG STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    61 COWPER STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    110 LOUIS STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    61 COWPER STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    20 REDFERN STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • November 2025

  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    42 EAST STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    4 MORT STREET GRANVILLE 2142Deferred Commencement
  • Subdivision
    69 BOUNDARY STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • October 2025

  • Advertising and signage; Semi-detached dwelling
    69 BOUNDARY STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    124 THE TRONGATE GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • September 2025

  • Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27A SOUTH STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    11 JOHN STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27A SOUTH STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • August 2025

  • Demolition
    5 PRINCE STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 NEILSON STREET GRANVILLE 2142Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences
    80 WOODVILLE ROAD GRANVILLE 2142Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • Crest Theatre157 Blaxcell Street South GranvilleSHR
  • Granville Town Hall10 Carlton Street GranvilleSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Blaxland
Member of Parliament
Jason CLARE (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,715
Turnout (2025)
85.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+8.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 28.1%Labor 71.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).

Coalition 24.4%Labor 75.6%

3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +10.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Granville NorthLabor 76.9% · Coalition 23.1% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • GranvilleLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • MerrylandsLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Granville EastLabor 75.7% · Coalition 24.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Rosehill (Blaxland)Labor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)1.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Cumberland Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.