Girraween vs Toongabbie
The verdict
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $1.43M in Girraween. Toongabbie rates higher for transport (94 vs 77). Toongabbie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (59 vs 89 min).
Scores
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 86 |
| Transport | 77 | 94 |
| Education | 79 | 75 |
| Liveability | 85 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,256 | 16,177 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,378 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.4% | 54.2% |
| Born in Australia | 34.2% | 43.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Girraween Moderate Growth · Toongabbie Moderate Growth
Property
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | $889K | $573K |
| House price YoY | -12.3% | 10.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 253 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 320 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 272 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,469 | 4,902 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,143 | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: Girraween · Toongabbie
Transport
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 430 m |
Liveability
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 11 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.3 km | 26.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.6 km | 25.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Girraween | Toongabbie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,256 | 16,177 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,467 | 17,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,078 | 19,355 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 1.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Girraween or Toongabbie?
Girraween has the higher residential safety score (Girraween 55/100 vs Toongabbie 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Girraween or Toongabbie?
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Girraween or Toongabbie?
Girraween has a higher average school ICSEA (Girraween 1143 vs Toongabbie 1070; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Girraween or Toongabbie?
Toongabbie has the higher transport score (Girraween 77/100 vs Toongabbie 94/100).
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