Girraween vs Greystanes
The verdict
Girraween is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.47M in Greystanes. Girraween rates higher for education (79 vs 56). Greystanes is closer to the coast (24.7 km vs 26.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greystanes rates higher (94 vs 55/100 in Girraween).
Scores
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 68 |
| Transport | 77 | 70 |
| Education | 79 | 56 |
| Liveability | 85 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,256 | 23,511 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,378 | $1,930 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.4% | 35.4% |
| Born in Australia | 34.2% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Girraween Moderate Growth · Greystanes Stable
Property
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $889K | $888K |
| House price YoY | -12.3% | 20.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 320 | 72 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 272 | 285 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,469 | 2,641 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,143 | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: Girraween · Greystanes
Transport
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 182 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 11 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 33 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.3 km | 24.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.6 km | 24.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Girraween | Greystanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,256 | 23,511 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,467 | 23,909 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,078 | 24,780 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Girraween or Greystanes?
Greystanes has the higher residential safety score (Girraween 55/100 vs Greystanes 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Girraween or Greystanes?
Girraween is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Girraween or Greystanes?
Girraween has a higher average school ICSEA (Girraween 1143 vs Greystanes 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Girraween or Greystanes?
Girraween has the higher transport score (Girraween 77/100 vs Greystanes 70/100).
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